RFP - 2026-2027 Macomb/Oakland Fuel Consortium

The Macomb/Oakland Fuel Consortium seeks qualified fuel suppliers through a Request for Proposal for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to provide gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products to member public entities across Macomb and Oakland Counties in Michigan. The primary objective is to leverage collective purchasing power to obtain competitive fuel pricing and ensure reliable supply to consortium members. Proposals will be evaluated based on unit pricing, delivery terms, service level commitments, and overall competitive value. Bidders must be qualified fuel suppliers capable of servicing multiple public entities with consistent supply reliability. The RFP posting date is May 13, 2026, with a firm proposal submission deadline of May 27, 2026. The RFP documents reference mandatory bidder conferences and potential site visit requirements that interested suppliers must comply with to ensure qualified participation. The contract term covers the 2026-2027 fiscal year with potential renewal options for subsequent years to be determined by consortium members at their discretion.

Michigan public procurement regulations govern this cooperative purchasing agreement, and the RFP may include provisions for small or disadvantaged business set-asides where applicable. Incumbent suppliers are eligible to rebid on the contract, allowing current vendors the opportunity to retain their positions through competitive resubmission. Fuel pricing will be structured on a competitive basis and likely tied to market indices with adjustments for delivery, taxes, and other operational costs. Funding for fuel purchases will be drawn from each member entity's individual operational budgets, with consumption and allocation determined by actual usage throughout the contract period. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract's value will be determined by the aggregate fuel consumption across all participating public entities in both counties. The consortium structure ensures that member municipalities and public agencies can maintain competitive supplier relationships while optimizing their operational fuel procurement costs.