Supply and Delivery of Gasoline & Diesel

Barnstable County is soliciting competitive bids from qualified vendors to supply and deliver unleaded gasoline complying with ASTM Designation D-439 standards and ultra-low sulfur diesel (S15) meeting applicable federal and Commonwealth regulations to multiple entities within Barnstable County from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The procurement is structured as a collective purchasing opportunity available to participating towns and political subdivisions within the county, with separate awards to be made per town based on the lowest responsive responsible bidders for fixed pricing and OEP and NYNEX differentials. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage prior to contract commencement, including commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, umbrella liability of $2,000,000 minimum, and workers' compensation insurance. A pre-bid meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with electronic bid submissions required through the Bonfire Online Bidding Tool by Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM; hard copy bids will not be accepted. Evaluation will be based on the lowest overall price per town for fixed pricing, and the County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors. Award notification and contract issuance are anticipated within 30 days of bid opening, with the possibility of a 45-day extension by mutual agreement, and all bid prices must remain firm for 30 days following bid opening.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are outlined in the solicitation documentation. The procurement does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors serving in this capacity. Materials supplied under this contract are exempt from Massachusetts sales tax under exemption number E-04-6001419. Vendors are responsible for all preparation costs associated with bid submission and contract fulfillment. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation; pricing will be evaluated competitively based on vendor submissions with the lowest responsive responsible bids per town receiving awards.