Request for Proposals Lehigh and Northampton Authority Purchase of B-2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel

The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of B-2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel through an electronic bid process via PennBid, with submissions due no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 28, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the PennBid platform, and any questions or clarifications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes full compliance with federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws, ensuring that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) have equitable access to participate without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, or marital status. Contractors are required to adhere to the Commonwealth’s Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Clause, which must be flowed down to all subcontractors, and must also comply with Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, including prevailing wage requirements as outlined in 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5. A breach of these labor standards may result in contract termination and debarment. Proposers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit required certifications including the Non-Collusion Affidavit, Buy America Certification under 49 CFR 661 and 49 U.S.C. 5323(j), and the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act Certification. Additionally, contractors must certify compliance with federal lobbying disclosure requirements and prohibitions against trafficking in persons, forced labor, and commercial sex acts, and must implement policies prohibiting texting while driving and promoting seat belt use for all employees operating vehicles. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement beginning September 1, 2025, and extending through August 31, 2030, with a non-renewable 36-month run-out period following expiration to allow for the consumption of remaining inventory. Pricing is evaluated on a Best Value basis, weighing the revenue proposal to LANTA at 55%, advertising and transit experience at 20%, personnel qualifications at 15%, and financial viability at 10%. LANTA is not obligated to select the lowest-priced bid and may conduct oral presentations and verify proposer references and client feedback. Payment terms are net thirty days after receipt of an approved invoice, and contractors are required to maintain