Opportunity
Sarasota County Opengov #262916KR
Sarasota County seeks supplier for ethanol-free marine fuel for county vessels from waterfront facility within 2 miles of Sarasota, FL.
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
262916KR
NAICS
454310
Sarasota County is seeking a supplier for ethanol-free mid-grade unleaded marine gasoline to fuel county-owned vessels. - Government Buyer: - Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources - Supports Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Emergency Services, and Stormwater operations - Products/Services Requested: - Ethanol-free mid-grade unleaded marine gasoline - Estimated annual quantity: 8,000 gallons - Dispensed from a waterfront facility (boat dock or marina) within 2 miles of 1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL - Pricing submitted as percentage markup over supplier's cost per gallon - Marine fuel dispensing service - Facility must be open 7:00am-7:00pm, seven days a week, year-round - Safe dockage and access for county vessels required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for marine fuel storage and dispensing - Documentation of supplier costs required with each invoice - Insurance requirements: workers compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, pollution liability - Substitutions for equipment or materials allowed if approved by the County - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified marine fuel suppliers.
Description
Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department is soliciting bids for the supply of ethanol-free marine gasoline on an as-needed basis. The fuel must be provided from a waterfront facility within a 2-mile radius of 1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. The contract term is three years, and bidders must submit a percentage markup over cost per gallon for the marine fuel. The project supports multiple county departments and requires compliance with all applicable laws for storage and dispensing of marine fuel.