ITB 26-104 Supply and Delivery of Off-Road Diesel Fuel for the Citrus County Central Landfill

The contract requires the provision of approximately 1,600 gallons of off-road diesel fuel per week to the Citrus County Central Landfill in Lecanto, Florida, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The vendor must maintain a dedicated 10,000-gallon diesel reserve at the landfill during hurricane season, from June 1 through November 30, and be available for 24/7 emergency fueling during natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wind events. Fuel must meet Ultra Low Sulfur #2 Dyed Diesel (15ppm) specifications, including specific gravity, flash point, viscosity, and cetane rating standards, and must be delivered under FOB destination terms. The vendor is responsible for all transportation, storage, and delivery logistics, with pricing structured around the OPIS Index for ULS Diesel at the Port of Tampa, plus the vendor’s fixed fee per gallon and applicable state taxes, which are paid separately by the County. The contract has an initial term of three years, beginning September 8, 2026, with an option to renew for an additional three years contingent on performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement. The vendor must comply with a range of regulatory and administrative requirements, including E-Verify employment verification, adherence to federal and state employment laws, submission of valid Certificates of Insurance with the County named as an additional insured, and maintenance of pollution liability coverage up to $1,000,000, including required endorsements for hazardous material transport. Cyber liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim is required if handling sensitive data, and must remain active for three years post-contract. The vendor must also certify compliance with laws related to debarment, drug-free workplace, human trafficking, conflict of interest, and non-discrimination, with any adverse disclosures triggering mandatory reporting obligations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by June 16, 2026, and include the completed bid form, qualification statement, subcontractor list, and insurance documentation. Award will be based on a combination of bidder qualifications, compliance with requirements, pricing transparency, and responsiveness, with an ambiguous but potentially hybrid basis of award that incorporates elements of both best value and lowest price technically acceptable. Payment will be processed through direct deposit via the Clerk’s Accounts Payable Department, with invoices referencing