Michigan Avenue Utility Improvement Project

Citrus County, Florida is requesting sealed bids to supply and deliver approximately 1,600 gallons per week of red-dyed Ultra Low Sulfur #2 Diesel (15 ppm) to the Citrus County Central Landfill under ITB 26-104, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The awardee must deliver fuel to 230 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto, Florida 34461, on pre-arranged weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Fuel specifications include gravity of 30–45, flash point of 130–190 degrees Fahrenheit, viscosity of 1.9–3.4 at 40 degrees Celsius, and minimum cetane rating of 40. The contractor must provide metered delivery tickets and terminal bill-of-lading net pricing documentation at each delivery. During hurricane season (June 1–November 30), the successful bidder must maintain a 10,000-gallon diesel reserve for emergency 24/7 fueling services. Proof of active Florida business registration (Sunbiz) is required at bid submission.

Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 Auto Liability combined single limit, Workers' Compensation in compliance with state law, and $1,000,000 Pollution Liability.

Pricing is structured as a fixed fee per gallon (firm for the first contract year) plus the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Index for Port of Tampa, Florida above-rack prices on the delivery date, plus state pollution tax. The fixed fee must cover all delivery costs, overhead, and profit. Citrus County has appropriated approximately $288,880 for this service and reserves the right to adjust based on funding availability.

The contract term is three years beginning September 8, 2026, with an option to renew for an additional three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The County may extend the contract for up to 120 days during solicitation of a new agreement. Questions are due June 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A non-mandatory public bid opening via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. Board approval of the award is expected July 28, 2026.