Automotive Fuel - Unleaded

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for the supply of unleaded automotive fuel, with the solicitation number 2024-0474. The procurement process is structured with a clear schedule of events, beginning with the release of the bid on May 7, 2024, and culminating in the bid opening scheduled for June 5, 2024, at 2:30 P.M., which will be broadcast live online. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on May 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, and must submit their questions by May 22, 2024, with responses provided by May 29, 2024. The deadline for submitting bids is June 5, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with the evaluation process occurring in June and the contract award anticipated around July 2024. Bidders are instructed to deliver their proposals either via mail or hand delivery to the City’s Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department at the specified address. The contract size is estimated to be between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the project is governed by the NAICS code 324110, indicating its classification within the petroleum and coal manufacturing sector. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Eduardo Maldonado, reachable via email or phone. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with various administrative requirements, including the submission of IRS Form W-9 for tax purposes and the Texas Disclosure of Interested Parties (Form 1295), which must be filed electronically and included with bid submissions. The City retains the right to modify the schedule as needed, with any changes communicated through formal amendments. The entire process is designed to ensure transparency and adherence to local and federal regulations, facilitating a fair and competitive bidding environment.