Opportunity
University Of Maine Maineuniversity #RFB 2026-093
Propane Fuel Supply Contracts for University of Maine System Campuses
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 10, 2026
Identifier
RFB 2026-093
NAICS
424720
The University of Maine System is seeking bids for propane fuel supply contracts to multiple campus locations. - Government Buyer: - University of Maine System, administered by Competitive Energy Services, LLC - Products Requested: - Propane fuel - Estimated annual volume: 104,697 gallons - Delivery to various campus tanks across University of Maine locations - Contracts offered as firm fixed price and/or spot-market index price (Mt Belvieu market index) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified fuel distributors - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide firm fixed prices and/or spot-market index price contracts - Delivery, environmental compliance, insurance, and safety plans required - Contracts may be awarded on a location-by-location basis - Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Act - Bid evaluation prioritizes lowest bidder meeting requirements, with preference for bids aligned with preferred market indices - University reserves right to reject incomplete or irregular bids - Period of Performance: - Up to two years starting with contract award, plus three one-year renewal options - Preferred delivery term: July 1, 2026, to June 31, 2027 - Place of Performance: - University of Maine campus locations (multiple sites)
Description
The University of Maine System, through Competitive Energy Services (CES) as the bid administrator, is soliciting bids from fuel distributors to supply propane fuel to various University of Maine locations. The solicitation seeks both firm fixed price contracts and spot-market index price contracts for propane, with delivery terms specified in the solicitation. The bid evaluation will consider the lowest bidder meeting all requirements, with preference given to bids consistent with the University's preferred market indices. The University reserves the right to award contracts on a location-by-location basis and to reject any or all bids.