Unleaded Gasoline

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Montgomery County, Ohio is soliciting bids for the procurement of unleaded gasoline to support fleet operations. The solicitation was posted on February 27, 2026, with a bid due date of April 9, 2026. The RTA seeks qualified suppliers to provide unleaded gasoline meeting specified quality standards and industry compliance requirements for delivery to support the transit authority's operational needs. Bidders are required to submit pricing proposals based on volume requirements specified by the RTA, with evaluation focused on competitive pricing and responsiveness to bid requirements. The contract documents include a master agreement template, general terms and conditions, and detailed solicitation specifications outlining fuel quality standards, delivery requirements, and performance obligations. Contractors must furnish all necessary supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to complete delivery in accordance with contract specifications by the designated contract end date. The RTA will remit payment within thirty calendar days following acceptance of goods, with net payment terms of 30 days after delivery.

The solicitation includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) utilization as part of contract compliance requirements. Contractors are classified as independent contractors and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with employer's liability limits of $500,000 per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, and commercial auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the RTA named as additional insured. All contractors must comply with federal, state, and local laws, maintain detailed records subject to audit for three years following final payment, and adhere to RTA safety requirements including System-Wide Safety Manual compliance. Contract modifications require prior written RTA approval, and contractors must pay subcontractors within 15 working days of receiving payment. The solicitation document does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing contract values, or explicit award budget ranges; pricing will be evaluated based on bidder proposals submitted in response to the RTA's volume specifications.