# 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.

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