Procurement of Fuel for Fiscal 22/23

The Town of Stonington, Connecticut, located in New London County, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2022-004) for the Procurement of Fuel for Fiscal Year 22/23. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply three primary fuel types: heating fuel, unleaded gasoline, and diesel fuel. The procurement will utilize free on board (FOB) destination delivery terms, allowing vendors to submit bids for fuel supply and delivery to the town's designated locations. The bid period is open from February 18, 2022, to March 8, 2022, with a vendor question and answer period running from February 18 to February 25, 2022. Potential bidders are required to submit their proposals by March 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST, with all inquiries directed to James Sullivan, the procurement contact for the Town of Stonington. The solicitation is structured without specific line items, indicating flexibility in vendor responses and potential contract structures.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The ITB is open to all vendors, with payment terms to be specified by the individual bidders. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contract holders for this fuel procurement. Similarly, no explicit budget range or estimated total contract value is detailed in the available documentation. The absence of specific pricing guidelines or quantitative requirements suggests that vendors will have significant latitude in developing their proposals. The contract appears designed to secure a comprehensive fuel supply solution for the Town of Stonington's operational needs during the 2022/2023 fiscal year, with the ultimate selection likely based on competitive pricing, delivery reliability, and overall responsiveness to the town's fuel requirements.