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Dubuque County Solicits Bids for Ethanol Blended Gasoline and Premium Dyed Diesel Fuel

Dubuque County Secondary Road Department is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of ethanol blended gasoline (gasohol) and premium dyed ultra low sulfur diesel fuel to multiple county shops and outlying locations for a one-year contract period. - Government Buyer: - Dubuque County Secondary Road Department (Office of the County Engineer) - Products Requested: - Ethanol blended gasoline (gasohol), 10% denatured ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, minimum octane 87 - Premium #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Dyed Diesel fuel - Premium #1 Ultra Low Sulfur Dyed Diesel fuel (for blending and cold weather use) - Quantities and Delivery Locations: - Dubuque Shop: up to 35,000 gallons gasohol, 29,000 gallons #2 diesel, 1,800 gallons #1 diesel - Farley Shop: up to 33,000 gallons gasohol, 2,500 gallons #2 diesel, 6,100 gallons #1 diesel - Additional deliveries to Bernard, Fillmore, Worthington, New Vienna, Holy Cross, Durango, and Key West Area, with tank sizes ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 gallons - Requirements: - All fuels must meet or exceed Iowa Department of Transportation specifications - Strict blend ratios, cetane levels, and absence of contaminants required - Delivery must be by full tanker or tank wagon loads within specified windows - Pricing based on Iowa DOT daily rack price plus quoted margin, inclusive of delivery and additives - No additional surcharges allowed - Only one vendor will be awarded per site for all products - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to qualified fuel suppliers meeting requirements

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Dubuque County is seeking sealed bids for ethanol blended gasoline (gasohol) and premium dyed diesel fuel for the Dubuque County Secondary Road Department. The contract period is one year, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit sealed quotes by May 12, 2026, and deliveries are required to meet specific fuel specifications including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and gasohol blends. Pricing is based on daily rack prices plus a margin quote, and deliveries must be made to various county locations with specified tank sizes and quantities.

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