City of Laredo Ionwave #RFB 2026-074

City of Laredo Solicits Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid for Gillig Bus Fleet

The City of Laredo, through its Laredo Transit Management and Purchasing Division, is seeking bids for a one-year contract to supply engine oil and transmission fluid for its fleet of Gillig buses (model years 2015-2025). - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Laredo Transit Management, Financial Services - Purchasing Division - Products Requested: - 127 drums of Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison TES 295/TES 668 or approved equal) - Must meet Allison TES 295/TES 668 certification; "Transynd" synthetic fluid or approved equal; compatible with Voith, Allison, and ZF transmissions - 24 bulk units (400 gallons each) of Engine Motor Oil (CNG Synthetic Blend 15W40) - Must meet Cummins CES 20074 and Detroit Diesel 93K216 specifications or approved equal - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 48 hours of order to the transit maintenance facility - Contract term is one year, with up to three one-year renewals and possible month-to-month extensions - Pricing adjustments allowed based on industry indices with mutual consent - OEMs Highlighted: - Allison (for transmission fluid specification) - Cummins and Detroit Diesel (for engine oil specification) - No specific brands or part numbers mandated, but products must meet or exceed listed OEM specifications

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation For Bid issued by the City of Laredo for the purchase of engine oil and transmission fluid for Laredo Transit Management. The contract term is one year. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit proposals electronically via Cit-E-Bid or hand delivery; mailed, telegraphic, or facsimile bids will not be considered. The bid opening will be public and occur after the response deadline.

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