STC ulsd fuel delivery

The State of South Carolina, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, is soliciting bids for a statewide term contract for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel Delivery, identified as Solicitation Number 5400027902. The procurement covers two primary delivery methods: tankwagon quantities less than 7,500 gallons and transport quantities of 7,500 gallons or more, divided into four distinct geographical pricing zones across the state. The contract includes both traditional fuel delivery and mobile fueling services, specifically for school buses in Greenville, Charleston, and Lexington Counties, with service times restricted to between 7:00 PM and 4:30 AM. Bidders are required to submit price markups based on daily Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) morning report average prices, including various taxes and fees such as SC Road Tax, State Environmental Impact Fee, and Federal LUST Tax. The bid response is due by May 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The proposed contract term runs from July 1, 2025, to July 10, 2027, with potential for one one-year renewal and a final nine-day renewal to align with other fuel-related contracts.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is mandatory for most state governmental bodies, with a provision allowing alternative vendor purchases if they can offer prices at least 10% lower than the contract price. The procurement includes Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) delivery as part of the mobile fueling service, with specific requirements for vendors including high-capacity DEF storage tanks, precision metering systems, and staff trained in hazardous materials handling. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes estimated annual quantities ranging from 200,000 to 21,000,000 US gallons per zone, with DEF quantities estimated between 22,892 to 41,613 US gallons across the specified zones. The procurement covers a comprehensive fuel delivery solution for state agencies, with a focus on precise pricing mechanisms, geographic distribution, and specialized mobile fueling capabilities. The contract aims to establish a reliable and cost-effective fuel delivery system for South Carolina's governmental entities, with flexibility in pricing and delivery methods.