REBID FUEL FOR TRANSPORTATION

This solicitation, identified as Bid No. 3083 RE-BID, is issued by the California Unified School District (CUSD) Purchasing Department for the procurement of fuel for transportation purposes, specifically diesel and gasoline fuels used in school bus operations. The contract requires bidders to register and submit proposals exclusively through CUSD's electronic procurement portal by May 8, 2026. The fuel supply includes Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), regular unleaded gasoline (minimum 87 octane), diesel with red dye for grounds department use, and renewable diesel, with estimated quantities totaling over 90,000 gallons. Pricing is based on OPIS daily rack prices plus a fixed profit margin, and contract awards will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable bidder, ensuring responsiveness to all solicitation requirements and bidder responsibility in terms of experience, financial stability, and personnel qualifications. The contract scope covers fuel supply, timely delivery within 12 hours of notification, tank maintenance, free water removal from tanks, oil analysis services every 3,000 miles or 45 days, and compliance with stringent regulatory and safety standards including California diesel specifications, OSHA standards, and hazardous material labeling requirements. Delivery is centralized at a designated District facility in Clovis, California. Contractor personnel must meet strict screening, fingerprinting, tuberculosis certification, and drug and alcohol testing requirements. The contract term is initially one year with up to four one-year extensions subject to mutual agreement and potential price adjustments capped by CPI or 5%, as approved by the District. Besides routine fuel supply, the contract emphasizes compliance with various state and federal certifications, including Iran and Russia sanctions, debarment status, and non-collusion declarations, underscoring transparency and ethical standards. Communication and contract administration are handled primarily through designated District contacts, with an emphasis on electronic invoicing and documentation submission. The contract also incorporates unique provisions for personnel replacement, security compliance, and organic oversight to prevent conflicts of interest, all framed within a lowest-price-technically-acceptable evaluation framework.