Request for Information (RFI) Heating Fuels

This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the Operational Services Division of the state of Massachusetts. The RFI is focused on gathering industry insights and information related to heating fuels to help inform the state's future procurement efforts in this area. The key objectives are to understand major industry changes, factors affecting differential pricing, customer usage of fixed versus variable rates, the maximum term for fixed price options, and the flexibility needed to accurately price fixed price options. The RFI also seeks to understand how a fixed/locked in differential rate applied statewide versus by zone would affect vendors. The information gathered through this RFI will not result in a contract award, but rather is intended to enhance the state's understanding of the heating fuels market and help shape future heating fuels request for proposals. An RFI webinar is scheduled for May 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM, and interested parties must RSVP by May 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

The RFI does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide details on any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budgets for future procurements. This RFI is a preliminary market research exercise, and the state of Massachusetts is seeking broad participation from the heating fuels industry to better understand current market dynamics and potential future trends.