ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OIL TRANSPORT AND SPREADING SERVICES

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for an annual contract to provide oil transport and spreading services on an as-needed, call-up basis for a one-year term, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at the City’s discretion under mutually agreeable terms. Bids must be submitted in triplicate, including one original signed by an authorized official, to the Purchasing Division by 11:00 a.m. local time on July 28, 2026, and must include a bid bond of 10 percent. The solicitation number is 25-26-27, with a posted date of July 14, 2026, and the NAICS code is 236220 for construction of buildings. Performance will occur within Bakersfield, California, and all work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The contract is structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, allowing the City to issue task orders based on operational needs without predetermined quantities. While the contract template references Howard County, Maryland provisions—such as ethics compliance under County Code Section 22.204, HIPAA requirements for handling protected health information, insurance with the County named as additional insured, and non-delegation or assignment restrictions—these appear to be inadvertent inclusions, as the solicitation is issued by the City of Bakersfield. The City requires contractors to maintain all necessary licenses and certifications, comply with applicable laws, and adhere to general standards of due care and merchantability. Invoicing is to be submitted on paper in triplicate to the designated department address, with payment processing contingent upon proper documentation and availability of funds. No line-item pricing, unit costs, or detailed performance specifications are included in the public solicitation material, and no formal evaluation factors or award criteria are specified. The point of contact for inquiries is Olimpia Frederick, Purchasing Officer, reachable via email and phone. There are no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated into the document, and no packaging, labeling, military standards, or electronic invoicing requirements are imposed.