Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54453

IDOT bulk diesel fuel, winter additive, and delivery for District 3 Waterman

IDOT is seeking bulk diesel fuel, winter additive, and delivery support for its District 3 Waterman fueling location. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration Department, District 3; the contract document identifies Christian Nickel. The location is in Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois. - OEMs and named vendors: No fuel manufacturers, brands, or prospective suppliers are named. Christian Nickel is identified as the government contact, not a vendor. - Requested products: - 24,000 gallons of Grade No. 1-D ultra-low-sulfur clear diesel. - 4,000 gallons of Grade No. 2-D ultra-low-sulfur clear diesel. - Winter additive priced by the cost to treat each gallon; the bid line lists 24,000 gallons. - No part numbers are provided. The contract also refers to Diesel #1, Diesel #2, and winter additive without separate quantities. - Delivery and tanks: IDOT requires fuel delivery to its Waterman location as ordered. The contract calls for vendor-provided tanks and setup, while the Grade No. 1-D bid description says IDOT supplies the tank; tank responsibility may vary by line item. Estimated delivery is two days after an order is received, with typical weekday delivery hours specified in the contract. - Technical requirements: Diesel must have a minimum cetane rating of 43 and meet applicable ASTM and Illinois pollution-control requirements. Ultra-low-sulfur diesel may contain no more than 15 ppm sulfur, with laboratory analysis provided upon request. The additive must improve cold-flow properties by at least -15°F and provide deicer properties. - Other procurement details: The solicitation lists a 4% Business Enterprise Program participation goal and requires pricing for all line items. Bid instructions specify a $5.00-per-gallon fuel entry for the diesel fuel lines; delivery differentials and additive treatment cost are separately priced. The available source details five priced lines although it refers to six total line items. - Potential competing suppliers: World Kinect Corporation, Mansfield Energy Corp., and Pilot Company may be able to provide bulk fuel and delivery services.

Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a vendor to provide and deliver bulk fuel to its Waterman location in District 3. The specified products include Diesel #1, Diesel #2, and diesel winter additive; the contract also states that the vendor must provide tanks. Fuel must meet the stated cetane, sulfur, ASTM, and other applicable requirements. The solicitation has a 4% BEP participation goal, and vendors must bid on all line items.

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