Ames Ionwave #2026-156

Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Fuel Supply Solicitation

The City of Ames is seeking bids for a comprehensive fuel supply contract to support its Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department, Finance Office - Products Requested: - #1 and #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD), meeting ASTM D975-26b or latest specification - Estimated annual quantity: 370,000 gallons (delivered as B5-B20 biodiesel blends) - B100/B99 Biodiesel Additive, meeting ASTM D6751-24 or latest specification - Estimated annual quantity: 56,000 gallons - Biodiesel Blends (B5 to B20), meeting ASTM D7467-23 or latest specification - Delivered in transport loads of 7,000-7,500 gallons - ONEOK Cold Flow Improver Additive (or approved equal) - Used to prevent cold weather fuel issues; priced per gallon - OEMs Highlighted: - ONEOK (for cold flow improver additive) - Any pipeline/refiner meeting ASTM specifications for diesel and biodiesel - Notable Requirements: - Fuel must be uncontaminated and meet all ASTM and Iowa DNR standards - Pricing is based on Des Moines Terminal Average Fuel Prices (rack) plus bidder's cost adjustment - Deliveries required Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm, to two specified Ames locations - Compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) terms and conditions, including submission of FTA paperwork and product specification sheets with each load - Cold flow improver additive must be compatible with delivered fuels and meet OEM recommendations

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to supply fuel for the Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department. The contract period is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The procurement includes delivery of #1 and #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, biodiesel blends ranging from B5 to B20, and B100 biodiesel fuel. Pricing will be based on the Des Moines Terminal Average Fuel Prices plus cost over/under rack average provided by the bidder, with deliveries expected in transport loads of 7,000 to 7,500 gallons. Vendors must comply with Federal Transit Administration terms and conditions as federal funds may be used.

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