Purchased of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel - Duplicate 1

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is soliciting bids for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase and delivery of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). The contract spans a three-year period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with an estimated total volume of 52.5 million gallons, averaging 17.5 million gallons annually. Deliveries must be made between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to designated METRO fueling facilities in Houston, including the Kashmere, Polk, Northwest, West, Hiram Clarke, and Fallbrook Bus Operating Facilities. To ensure reliability, the contractor's primary and backup fuel racks must be located within 25 miles of at least one of these facilities. The fuel must comply with Texas Low Emission Diesel regulations and meet rigorous ASTM quality standards, including specifications for distillation, flash point, and sulfur content. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, though the lowest price is not guaranteed the award. Special requirements include mandatory emergency fuel withdrawals during hurricanes or declared emergencies and strict adherence to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies. Bidders must submit both electronic and hardcopy proposals via the Bonfire portal and METRO's Procurement Division, with the final submission deadline extended to July 23, 2025.