RFQ-26-001 Transportation Fuels

The Union County Board of Education has issued Request for Quotation RFQ-26-001 for transportation fuels, specifically seeking bids for non-ethanol gasoline and on-road diesel fuel for its school system. The procurement targets an annual estimated fuel requirement of 36,000 gallons of diesel and 32,000 gallons of gasoline, to be delivered to the Union County Schools Operations Center located in Blairsville, GA. The bid period will cover July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with bids due by Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a public opening at 1:30 p.m. Bidders must provide detailed pricing information including daily rack prices, freight, fuel surcharges, and various taxes and fees for 87-octane and 89-octane gasoline and on-road diesel. The school system's fueling location can accommodate both bobtail and tanker trucks, with an above-ground tank capacity of 6,000 gallons of diesel and 4,000 gallons of gasoline. Key evaluation criteria include comprehensive pricing breakdown, insurance documentation, and compliance with the non-negotiable condition that price increases will not be accepted throughout the contract period.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, accept partial bids, and cancel the agreement at any time. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual fuel volume suggests a substantial procurement value. Potential bidders must submit complete insurance coverage documentation and provide a thorough breakdown of pricing components. The solicitation implies that vendors must have the capability to deliver fuel consistently and maintain competitive pricing throughout the contract period. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific references to existing infrastructure integration requirements beyond the school system's current above-ground tank storage facility. Vendors will need to demonstrate the ability to meet the precise fuel specifications, delivery requirements, and pricing structures outlined in the RFQ.