Southern California Regional Rail Authority PlanetBids #IFB No. PO1048-27

SCRRA Solicits Bids for Renewable Diesel, Petroleum Diesel, and DEF Supply and Delivery

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), operator of the Metrolink commuter rail system, is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of Renewable Diesel (RD), Petroleum Diesel (PD), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to support rail operations across multiple facilities in Southern California. - Government Buyer: - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Metrolink Commuter Rail System, Materials Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Renewable Diesel (RD) (minimum 95% RD composition), Petroleum Diesel (PD), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) meeting California, ASTM, and ISO 22241 standards - Bulk Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) deliveries of RD and PD to maintenance facilities and bases - DEF supplied in bulk, LTL, and 55-gallon drums - Projected annual quantities include millions of gallons of RD and hundreds of thousands of gallons of DEF across locations - Delivery services include scheduled and emergency deliveries, with detailed instructions for each facility - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with California Code of Regulations, ASTM, and ISO standards for fuel and DEF - Minimum 95% renewable content for RD - Pricing for RD based on Los Angeles OPIS index; DEF pricing tied to CME Urea futures - Provision of product safety data sheets and carbon intensity data - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure - Deliveries required to a network of SCRRA facilities, including Los Angeles, Colton, San Bernardino, Fontana, Ventura, Lancaster, Canyon County, Irvine, Perris, Riverside, and Moorpark - Vendors Mentioned: - Blue Lacy Advisors, Brenntag Pacific, ENPRAMEX Distribution USA, Merrimac Energy Group, Pinnacle Petroleum, Rebel Oil Company - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; all products must meet regulatory and technical specifications - Unique Aspects: - Multi-year contract with annual pricing adjustments based on market indices - Emergency delivery capability required - Detailed compliance, inspection, and audit provisions

Description

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority is soliciting bids for the procurement of Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The contract involves supplying Renewable Diesel (RD) and Petroleum Diesel (PD) in bulk full truckload and less-than-truckload quantities, as well as DEF in bulk and 55-gallon drums. Deliveries will be made to various Authority facilities across Southern California, with specific delivery instructions and schedules provided. The contract is for a base period of one year with one one-year option to renew, and bids must be submitted electronically by June 18, 2026.

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