Fuel Services for Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center

Auburn University is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation number AU-2027-0001054 for the delivery of unleaded gasoline and off-road diesel fuel to the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center. The requirements include regular unleaded gasoline without ethanol in quantities of 3,500 and 6,800 units, and off-road diesel fuel in two separate line items of 6,800 units each. All bids must be submitted as F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The university reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part, by line item, or through multiple awards based on its best interests. While this is a sealed bid process, pricing will not be read aloud during openings due to additional evaluation factors, and top proposers may be asked to provide oral presentations to a selection committee. The response deadline is November 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with submissions required via the Procurement and Business Services Sourcing Event Portal. Bidders must provide a notarized disclosure statement and certify compliance with Alabama state tax laws, federal immigration laws, and FAR 48 C.F.R. Ch. 1 Subpart 9.4 regarding debarment and suspension. Additionally, offerors with a presence in Alabama must provide an E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding. The contract may be extended to other eligible entities such as Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Contractors are expected to prioritize the use of small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses and must provide reporting on such participation throughout the contract duration. All inquiries should be directed to Kyle Long via the event Q&A board.