Gasoline & Diesel

The Town of Stratford, on behalf of its Board of Education, is seeking fixed-price bids for the supply of gasoline and diesel fuel, with the flexibility to choose between two term options. The first option runs from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, while the second extends from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026. Bidders are expected to provide pricing based on estimated quantities, and the town retains the discretion to contract for either a six-month or twelve-month period depending on their needs. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the procurement is managed under the NAICS code 324110, indicating the fuel supply industry. The solicitation, BID 2026-11, was posted on October 15, 2025, with a response deadline of October 21, 2025. Interested vendors are advised that bids must be submitted in person, as electronic submissions are not accepted. The delivery terms specify FOB Destination, with payments due within 30 days after approval. A vendor Q&A period is scheduled from October 15 to October 17, 2025, with questions directed solely via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Phillip Ryan. The solicitation document, titled '2026-11 Gasoline and Diesel Town and BOE.pdf,' provides further details, although it does not specify individual line items. This procurement opportunity is managed through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services' portal.