Request for Information (RFI) #25RAL0060 Fuel Management Software System Responses Due: Monday, March 23, 2026, at 2:30 pm EST BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The University at Buffalo (“University”) is New York State’s flagship university, one of the premier research-intensive public universities in the United States and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The University has over 32,000 students enrolled in over 450 degreed programs. Currently, there are more than 260,000 alumni taking leadership roles in communities and businesses throughout the United States,135,000 in New York State, and in 148 countries around the world. The University employs more than 6,000 faculty and staff on 3 campuses in Western New York. Additional information is available at Quick Facts About UB. The University currently has two Fuel Islands, one on UB's North Campus and the other on UB's South Campus, containing gasoline and diesel tanks and dispensers. The fuel dispensers are manufactured by Gilbarco, and the fuel management system (card reader) is Gilbarco Islander PLUS. Currently, the University uses Gasboy Fleet Head Office as our Fuel Management Software System. This is an on-premise software solution that is scheduled to go End of Life (EOL); site upgrades are no longer available as of December 31, 2025, and technical support, software updates and security patches will cease to be available as of December 31, 2028. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE: The University is issuing this RFI to obtain vendor feedback on a variety of factors that may be used in creating requirements for a new solicitation for a FUEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM. Using the information acquired through this RFI, the University will review available options and solutions and determine future contracting strategies. It is the objective of this RFI to: Develop a general understanding of Fuel Management Software System offerings in the marketplace, including options for on-premise and/or cloud-based software solutions Determine options for software that is compatible with existing fuel pump/card reader hardware and/or options that require replacement of fuel pump hardware Obtain vendor feedback regarding deployment models, leading practices and pricing structures Solicit vendors’ perspective on best practices for deploying a Fuel Management Software System SCOPE OF REQUEST: The scope of this RFI is to collect information from vendors that can offer a platform that will provide some or all of the following functionalities: Driver authorization and ID numbers for fueling. The system maintains active and inactive authorized users. A vehicle listing of active and blocked vehicles. Surplus units are blocked to prevent unauthorized fuel use. Departmental break-down for reporting fuel usage. System authorizes fuel types registered for the vehicle’s type of fuel. This ensures proper fuel is dispensed – e.g. Gasoline only goes in Gasoline vehicles. Mileage for vehicles can be tracked. Reports can be run monthly by department. Reports on ID number and employee – which vehicles they are fueling and when. Maintain a record of fueling and data associated with the fueling, used for billing purposes in the Maximo system. Referred to as Fuel Polling. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES: Question and Answer Period: Questions resulting from this RFI must be submitted via the Question & Answer Board in the University at Buffalo’s ShopBlue eProcurement System, no later than 4:00 PM EST on Friday, March 13, 2026. *Optional - The University at Buffalo may also invite vendors to present a virtual demonstration approximately 4 – 6 weeks after the review of the RFI materials are completed if further information is needed. The University may determine that demonstrations are not required. Response Deadline: The response is due by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm EST. Response Submission Instructions: Responses to the RFI must be submitted in the University at Buffalo’s ShopBlue (Jaggaer) eProcurement System per the “Instructions to Suppliers” document. Upload the completed RFI questionnaire and any supplemental attachments in the “Supplier Attachments” section. Refer to the document "RFI 25RAL0060 Fuel Management Software System" in the "Buyer Attachments" section for the RFI questionnaire to be completed.