# University Of Maine Maineuniversity #2027-026

As-needed #6.5 residual oil supply and tanker delivery for the University of Maine at Orono

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-026
**NAICS:** 424720, 457210

The University of Maine System is seeking an as-needed supplier for residual oil deliveries to the University of Maine at Orono Steam Plant.
- **Buyer and administration:** University of Maine System; delivery site is the University of Maine at Orono Steam Plant in Orono, Maine. Competitive Energy Services administers the solicitation.
- **Product:** Approximately 7,500 barrels per year of #6.5 residual oil, purchased only as needed. Deliveries are by tanker to an above-ground tank with 130,000-gallon capacity.
- **Pricing:** Bidders must provide a spot-market price adder in dollars per barrel. The preferred benchmark is the Platts USGC Marine Fuel 0.5% Barges index; alternative regional indices or price points may be considered. Pricing should include transportation, delivery, and all applicable fees and charges.
- **Notable requirements:** Supplier must offer the University a best-efforts option to lock in then-current market rates for the remaining contract term and support scheduled weekend deliveries.
- **Term:** Up to a 24-month base term, with three optional one-year renewals.
- **OEMs and named organizations:** No fuel manufacturer or OEM is identified. Platts is named as the preferred pricing-index source, and Competitive Energy Services as administrator.

### Description

The University of Maine System is seeking bids from fuel distributors to supply #6.5 residual oil to University of Maine at Orono. Deliveries are to the Steam Plant in Orono, Maine, with an approximate usage of 7,500 barrels per year; the oil will be purchased as needed. The bid seeks a spot-market price adder for a 24-month term beginning February 1, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals. Bids are to be submitted to Competitive Energy Services, the bid administrator.

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