5000150030 Two (2) Year Contract for the Supply of Diesel and Gasoline (Bulk Fuel) for the Jefferson Parish Department of Fleet Management

Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting sealed bids for a two-year contract to supply diesel and gasoline in bulk for its Department of Fleet Management, with the contract period running from October 12, 2026, through October 11, 2028. Bids must be submitted electronically through the parish’s procurement portal by 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, and late submissions will not be accepted. The contract requires vendors to quote firm unit prices per gallon based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) New Orleans, LA rack unbranded rack average ending the Thursday prior to Monday posting, plus any additional vendor pricing and state motor fuel taxes. All prices must be stated to no more than four decimal places, and the vendor’s bid must include all associated costs such as delivery, overhead, Superfund tax, inspection fees, LUST, and Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund charges. Delivery must occur within 48 hours of notification to specified parish pump stations including Bonnabel, Suburban, and Elmwood, under FOB Jefferson Parish terms. The parish may award split contracts to multiple responsive and responsible vendors based on the lowest price per location and may choose to award on a lump sum, individual item, or combined basis. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt and delivery acceptance, with weekly OPIS pricing reports required to accompany each invoice. All bidders must comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations including full adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Act for prevailing wage compliance, equal employment opportunity requirements under 41 CFR Part 60 and Executive Order 11246, and anti-discrimination provisions under the Civil Rights Act. Contractors must certify they are not debarred or suspended via SAM.gov and must ensure all subcontractors meet the same standards. Louisiana-specific requirements include verifying all new hires through the state’s employment eligibility system and providing certification regarding unpaid workers’ compensation insurance. A bid bond is mandatory, and upon contract award, both a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value must be submitted. Vendors must also meet strict insurance standards outlined in Jefferson Parish Resolutions and provide notarized affidavits signed by an authorized representative with proof of legal authority to bind the entity. The contract prohibits the use of aftermarket parts, requires all materials and workmanship to carry a one-year written guarantee, and mandates full compliance with the Buy