RFI - Fuel Station Inspection Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is seeking potential contractors for a statewide fuel station inspection services contract through a Request for Information (RFI) issued on March 28, 2025, with responses due by April 4, 2025. The procurement covers comprehensive inspection, testing, and minor maintenance repair work for fuel stations throughout Washington State, including stations serving gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and ethanol. The contract will serve state agencies and qualifying organizations with a signed Contracts Usage Agreement, with services spanning multiple counties including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Chelan, Yakima, and King Counties. Potential vendors are required to demonstrate capabilities across three potential service categories: inspection only, maintenance and repair only, or a combined approach of both services. Key deliverables include regulatory compliance inspections, maintenance services, and potential repair work, with specific exclusions for tank installation or removal. Vendors must provide detailed information about their service capabilities, geographic coverage, pricing structures, certifications, response times, parts availability, and sustainability practices.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, indicating a broadly competitive procurement opportunity. Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee future contract award, with all submitted materials considered public records. Potential vendors are expected to provide comprehensive details about their pricing components, including transportation costs, labor rates, and potential volume discounts, as well as their insurance coverages and value-added services. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement appears to be replacing the current statewide contract #01917 expiring on May 14, 2025. The document suggests that respondents should be prepared to cover a wide geographic range across Washington State, demonstrating robust operational capacity and the ability to perform fuel station services efficiently. Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the statewide scope and comprehensive service requirements indicate a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified vendors with extensive fuel station inspection and maintenance expertise.