Opportunity
United Independent School District Ionwave #RFP 2026-003 Addendum 2
Solicitation for Lubricants for District Buses and White Fleet Vehicles
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2026-003 Addendum 2
NAICS
424720
United Independent School District (UISD) in Laredo, Texas is seeking proposals for the supply of lubricants for its school buses and white fleet vehicles. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs named; vendors must supply products meeting API CK-4 and applicable OEM specifications - Multiple vendors invited, including Arguindegui Oil Co II, Ltd and Autozone Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil (API CK-4 standard) for school buses - Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) for light fleet vehicles - Mixed Oils (PCMO & HD Diesel) for heavy duty/dually trucks - Hydraulic and AW Fluids for heavy equipment - Specific line items include: - 75 drums of 15W-40 Synthetic Blend Oil (55 gal each) - 6 drums of 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Oil (55 gal each) - 10 drums of 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Oil (55 gal each) - 6 drums of 5W-40 Synthetic Blend Oil (55 gal each) - 50 drums of 50/50 Red Coolant (55 gal each) - 6 drums of Blue HD Antifreeze (55 gal each) - 6 drums of Triton Heavy Duty Dextron ATF (55 gal each) - 6 drums of SAE 75W90 Gear Oil Full Synthetic API-GL5 (55 gal each) - 6 drums of Premium HI-Temp EP-2 Lithium Complex Grease (55 gal each) - Pricing options: percentage discount off a published price list or cost plus percentage - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All lubricants must meet or exceed API CK-4 and relevant OEM specifications - Pricing may be updated monthly or quarterly based on market conditions - No price increases allowed in the first contract year; subsequent years may negotiate increases - Vendors must provide invoice verification for cost-plus pricing - Equal or better products are accepted if aligned with specified emissions systems and duty cycles - Delivery and Performance Locations: - Main delivery to Shipping and Receiving Warehouse, 3501 E. Saunders, Laredo, TX 78041 - Contracting office at 3501 E. Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 - Billing at Accounting Central Office, 201 Lindenwood Drive, Laredo, TX 78045
Description
United Independent School District is soliciting proposals for lubricants to be used in the district's school buses and white fleet vehicles. The contract is set to begin on September 1, 2026, and vendors are required to provide pricing options, including a published price list that may be updated monthly or quarterly. The solicitation includes specifications requiring compliance with API CK-4 standards and applicable OEM specifications. The district has provided detailed fleet composition information to ensure proper product alignment and performance optimization.