Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #Bid No. 6192
Santa Barbara Renewable Diesel Fuel Supply and Delivery Solicitation
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
Bid No. 6192
NAICS
424710
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking bids for the as-needed supply and delivery of renewable diesel fuel (clear and red-dye) to multiple city facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, General Services Division (Purchasing) - Products Requested: - Clear Renewable Diesel Fuel (ASTM D975 compliant) - Estimated annual quantity: ~63,500 gallons - Delivery in increments: <500 gallons, 500–4,499 gallons, and 4,500 gallons - Red-Dye Renewable Diesel Fuel (ASTM D975 compliant) - Estimated annual quantity: ~8,000 gallons - Delivery in increments: <500 gallons, 500–4,499 gallons, and 4,500 gallons - Pricing based on OPIS Gross CARB Clear Ultra Low Sulfur Distillate No. 2 with vendor markup - Services Requested: - Hourly labor rates for delivery and related services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only one supplier will be selected for all deliveries to ensure consistent quality - Vendors must deliver within 48 hours of order - All fuel must meet ASTM D975 specifications - Compliance with the City's living wage ordinance is required - Contract term: one year with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - Delivery Locations: - Multiple City of Santa Barbara facilities, including 635 Laguna St., 121 W. Carrillo St., 2505 Modoc Rd., 1699 Firestone Rd., 3500 McCaw Ave., and 520 E. Yanonali St. - No specific OEMs are named; potential suppliers include Larrys@toropetroleum.com, Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc., Southern Counties Oil Co., and TACenergy, LLC.
Description
The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting bids from firms to supply renewable diesel fuel in both clear and red-dye forms on an as-needed basis. The procurement specifies that only one supplier will be selected to ensure consistent quality across all deliveries. Bidders must submit their bids electronically and comply with the City's living wage ordinance. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and quantity estimates for various grades and quantities of renewable diesel fuel.