Award
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFB-PR-469317
Unleaded & Diesel Fuel for various Metropolitan facilities
Recipient
Falcon Region 1 and Pinnacle Region 2
Awarded
February 18, 2026
Identifier
RFB-PR-469317
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California awarded a contract to supply unleaded and diesel fuel to various facilities within its service area, including locations such as Jensen Plant, Soto Street, Weymouth Plant, Diemer Plant, Lake Mathews, Mills Plant, Skinner Plant, Diamond Valley Lake, Hinds Plant, Eagle Mountain Plant, Iron Mountain Plant, and Gene Plant. The contract, with an initial duration of one year and options for up to four additional one-year renewals, involves delivering specified quantities of unleaded gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. Pricing is based on OPIS daily averages plus supplier margins or discounts, with FOB destination and freight prepaid terms. The award was made to Falcon Region 1 and Pinnacle Region 2, with a total estimated annual quantity of approximately 452,000 gallons of unleaded fuel and 31,700 gallons of diesel fuel. The contract includes requirements for compliance with air quality standards, insurance, safety, and business outreach programs, and participation from small, disabled veteran, and regional business enterprises. The procurement process was conducted through the PlanetBids online system, with key dates including bid submission by February 11, 2026, and questions due by January 15, 2026.
Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California awarded a contract for the supply of unleaded and diesel fuel to various Metropolitan facilities. The contract duration is one year with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The award date is February 18, 2026, with an estimated start date of March 1, 2026. The contract includes delivery of various quantities of unleaded gasoline and renewable ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel to multiple locations within the Inland and Desert regions of Southern California. The bid was awarded to Falcon Region 1 and Pinnacle Region 2. The contract requires compliance with federal, state, and local air quality requirements and includes detailed terms and conditions, business outreach programs, and pricing schedules.