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

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

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54453
**NAICS:** 457210, 424710, 424720

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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