Supplemental: SW Contract Bulk Fuel - Addendum No. 02 - Vendor's Inquiries & the State's Responses and Revis

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting sealed bids for a Supplemental Statewide Contract to establish a bulk fuel procurement program for the State of Louisiana and authorized users. The invitation to bid (ITB) covers the purchase and delivery of bulk fuel, including various types of gasoline (Regular, Midgrade, Premium Unleaded) and diesel (On-Road and Off-Road Ultra-Low Sulfur) through tank wagon deliveries (0-3,999 gallons) and transport truck deliveries (4,000+ gallons) across seven state regions (A, B, C, D, G, I, and L). The contract will operate from the award date through March 31, 2026, with potential extensions up to a total of 36 months. Bid submissions are required online through the LaGov vendor system, with the formal bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and complete a comprehensive Price Sheet (Attachment C) with pricing based on weekly OPIS PADD 3 average rack prices, including detailed markup and freight charges for different order sizes and regions.

The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, potentially enabling political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, and external procurement units to utilize the contract. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for Louisiana and United States product preferences that could provide pricing advantages for vendors meeting specific workforce and manufacturing criteria. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance with specific minimum coverage requirements. The contract includes a $0.01 per gallon administrative fee payable to the Office of State Procurement, and bidders must comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, anti-discrimination provisions, and certifications regarding boycotts and federal debarment status. Although a specific total contract value is not provided, the open-ended requirements contract suggests significant potential volume across multiple state regions, with pricing to be determined by weekly rack prices plus approved markups and applicable taxes.