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Bulk Fuels, Lubricants, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, and Fuel Card Program for Merced County Transit Fleet

This opportunity is for the supply and delivery of bulk fuels, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and a fuel card program to support Merced County's public transit fleet operations. - Government Buyer: - Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (TJPAMC) - Office: Transit Director's Office - Products/Services Requested: - Diesel Fuel No. 2 Clear: 390,000 gallons/year - Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane: 70,000 gallons/year (bulk), plus 36,000 gallons/year via fuel card program - Engine Oil 15w40 ashless CJ-4: 6,500 gallons/year - Engine Oil 5w30 synthetic blend GF-5/SN: 1,000 gallons/year - Synthetic Transmission Fluid (Allison TES295 and TES468 approved, e.g., Transynd, BP Autran, Emgard 2805 or equivalent): 3,000 gallons/year - ATF Performance 500 Valvoline maxlife or equivalent: 800 gallons/year - Red Grease NLGI2: 500 gallons/year - Heavy Duty Universal Coolant Mix (Ethylene glycol/water 50/50): 2,500 gallons/year - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (32.5% high purity urea solution): 16,000 gallons/year - Fuel Card Program: For 9 transit vehicles, 10 cards, 24/7 access, off-site fueling in Los Banos, CA - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All fuels and lubricants must meet EPA and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District standards - Emergency delivery capabilities required - Economic price adjustments tied to daily rack price (Stockton, CA) - 24/7 fuel card access for off-site vehicles - Delivery to Merced, CA, with some products shipped in drums and others bulk pumped - No specific OEMs or brands mandated, but certain products must meet industry or OEM specifications (e.g., Allison TES295/TES468, Dexron VI, Mercon V) - Encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation - Confidential/proprietary information must be clearly identified in submissions

Description

The Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (TJPAMC) is soliciting bids for the provision of bulk fuels, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid delivery, and a fuel card program. Qualified vendors are invited to submit bids electronically by July 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. PDT. Bids will be publicly opened and read via conference call on the same day at 3:00 p.m. PDT. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with applicable federal laws and encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).

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