27NEE061G Heating Oil

The Town of Needham Finance Department is soliciting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of No. 2 distillate heating oil. The contract period is scheduled to begin on or after November 2, 2026, with a potential term of up to three years. Deliveries will be made to the Daley Building and Hillside School, utilizing a combination of automatic delivery for specific accounts and a call-to-order basis for others. The required lead time for normal deliveries is 24 hours, extending to 48 hours for weekends and holidays. Bidders may propose a flat rate per gallon or a variable price based on the average wholesale Boston Price published in the Journal of Commerce. To be considered responsive, submissions must include three professional references, a Certificate of Good Faith, and certification of compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and tax laws. The fuel must comply with ASTM D-396 and Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection regulations. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, and must be delivered to the Town Manager at Needham Town Hall. Payment is prohibited via pre-payment, and invoices must be itemized and include the Town's purchase order number.