# Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #27A-022

New Castle County Fuel Oil, Diesel, and Biodiesel Supply and Delivery Solicitation

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** 27A-022
**NAICS:** 424720

New Castle County Purchasing Division is seeking competitive bids for the supply and delivery of No. 2 Fuel Oil, Diesel Fuel, and B20 Biodiesel to various county facilities.
- Government Buyer:
  - New Castle County Purchasing Division
- Products Requested:
  - No. 2 Heating Fuel Oil (ASTM specification)
    - Approximate annual quantity: 24,000 gallons
    - Delivered to multiple tanks at county locations
  - Diesel Fuel (ASTM D-975-2-D)
    - Approximate annual quantity: 178,000 gallons
    - Minimum cetane rating: 40 (pricing also requested for 47+ cetane)
    - Sulfur content: maximum 15 ppm
    - Delivered to multiple tanks at county locations
  - B20 Biodiesel (ASTM D7467)
    - Delivered to specified locations
    - Must meet ASTM and environmental standards
- Delivery Requirements:
  - Automatic and on-call delivery to multiple specified locations
  - Ability to serve new locations as needed
  - Emergency delivery within 12 hours
  - Tank topping at end of heating season
- Quality and Compliance:
  - Products must meet or exceed all federal, State of Delaware, and environmental regulations
  - Pricing based on OPIS Philadelphia Average plus bid markup
- Notable Requirements:
  - Timely delivery, spill responsibility, and supplier diversity
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified suppliers

### Description

New Castle County is seeking competitive sealed bids and priced proposals for No. 2 Fuel Oil and Diesel. The procurement includes delivery of fuel oil and diesel fuel to various installations, with specifications covering product quality, delivery schedules, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Vendors must provide fuel that meets or exceeds environmental standards and deliver to all current and any new locations established by New Castle County agencies. The solicitation requires submission of bids by October 14, 2026, and includes detailed pricing and scope of work attachments.

[View original listing](https://www.newcastlede.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=1012)