Santa Barbara Planet bids #6192

Santa Barbara Seeks Supplier for As-Needed Renewable Diesel Fuel (Clear & Red-Dye)

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a single supplier to provide as-needed renewable diesel fuel (clear and red-dye) for municipal operations at multiple city facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, General Services Division and Motor Pool - Key contacts include Gregory M. Corral and the Motor Pool office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs required; past suppliers include McCormix Corp. (Chevron authorized jobber), Southern Counties Oil Co., and Truman Arnold Companies - Products/Services Requested: - Renewable diesel fuel (clear and red-dye), meeting ASTM D975, CARB, and EPA requirements - Clear Renewable Diesel (various delivery sizes: <500 gal, 500–4,499 gal, ≥4,500 gal) - Red-Dye Renewable Diesel (various delivery sizes) - Dyed Red Diesel (nontaxable, for specific use) - Part numbers referenced: NA1993 (diesel fuel) - Estimated annual quantities: ~63,500 gallons clear, ~8,000 gallons red-dye - Delivery services for all fuel types and sizes - Vendor markup per gallon (varies by delivery size) - Hourly labor rates for delivery and related services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Single supplier for all quantities and types to ensure quality and consistency - Fuel must be delivered within 48 hours of order - Pricing based on OPIS Gross CARB Clear Ultra Low Sulfur Distillate No. 2 with vendor markup - Compliance with City of Santa Barbara living wage ordinance - Deliveries to multiple city facilities, including fire stations, airport, wastewater treatment, and motor pool - Fuel must meet ASTM D975, CARB, and EPA specifications - Bids submitted electronically via PlanetBids portal

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 contract will be awarded to a single supplier to ensure consistent fuel quality. The initial contract term is one year from the award date, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms, not exceeding five years total. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the PlanetBids portal by May 6, 2026, and comply with the City of Santa Barbara's specifications and terms, including living wage provisions.

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