Bulk Fuel Supply

Frederick County, Maryland, is seeking a vendor for a comprehensive bulk fuel supply contract that encompasses the delivery and management of fuel across six designated fuel sites within the county. The contract requires the supplier to provide a range of fuels including E10 gasoline, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), biodiesel blends (B5–B20), and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), along with associated logistics, quality assurance, and on-site maintenance services to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability and operational efficiency. The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental and safety regulations, particularly Maryland Department of the Environment rules under COMAR 26.10, and federal standards such as ASTM specifications for fuel quality. Additionally, from October 1 to March 31 annually, the contractor must apply specified winterizing additives to diesel fuels. Compliance with Federal Transit Administration requirements and adherence to Buy America provisions, cargo preference for U.S.-flag vessels, and government-wide debarment and suspension criteria are mandatory components of this solicitation. The solicitation, identified as number 26-664 and posted on April 8, 2026, calls for offers by May 12, 2026, and prescribes an Invitation for Bid format with award likely based on lowest responsive and responsible bid. The contractual framework requires submission of various documents, including price pages, affidavits, insurance certificates, and federal compliance certifications, with proposals submitted via the Frederick County OpenGov Procurement Portal. Pricing templates are provided but left blank, indicating bid completion by offerors is required. Contract administration is managed by the county’s procurement office, with payment processed at a specified Maryland address through traditional invoicing or procurement card methods; electronic invoicing systems are not mandated. The contractor must maintain insurance coverage naming Frederick County as an additional insured and abide by nondiscrimination laws and confidentiality obligations under the Maryland Public Information Act. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination fuel sites, with the county retaining oversight and inspection rights, and failure to meet delivery schedules or compliance requirements constitutes default. No explicit packaging, labeling, or military specification standards are prescribed, reflecting the contract’s municipal, rather than federal, procurement character.