Bulk Fuel and Lubricant Delivery Services

Tuolumne County Public Works Department is soliciting proposals under RFP-2026-0147 for the delivery of bulk fuel and lubricant services to support County-owned vehicles and equipment. The scope of work includes the as-needed delivery of regular unleaded gasoline (minimum 87 octane), No. 2 red dyed diesel fuel via tank wagon transporters, and various motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and greases. All lubricants must meet or exceed API specifications for Chevron products. The selected contractor must be capable of handling routine, rush, emergency, and after-hours deliveries across designated facilities throughout Tuolumne County and must provide current Safety Data Sheets for all products. The contract features an initial two-year term with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions, with a compensation cap of 1,000,000 dollars for the initial period. Award decisions will be based on a points-weighted evaluation focusing on cost reasonableness (50 percent), experience and qualifications (20 percent), delivery capability (15 percent), past performance (10 percent), and local vendor preference (5 percent). Requirements for the contractor include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage for workers compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability, as well as compliance with prevailing wage laws. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 23, 2026, and include a detailed cost proposal, company resources, and at least three professional references from the past five years.