Renewable Diesel Request for Information

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the 2027 State of California Renewable Diesel statewide solicitation. This presolicitation effort, identified by solicitation number 0000040924, is designed to gather market data to inform a future Invitation for Bid expected in January 2027. The anticipated contract will span three years, with the possibility of two optional one-year extensions, and will be organized by Caltrans Districts 1 through 12. The scope of work involves establishing minimum requirements for Renewable Diesel (RD) to be used by various state agencies in industrial and heavy mobile vehicle service. The fuel must be suitable for altitudes from 200 feet below sea level to 10,000 feet and temperatures between 0°F and 120°F. Key technical specifications require the RD final blend to meet ASTM D975 No. 2-D S15, 13 CCR § 2281-2285, and 17 CCR § 95480-95490 Low Carbon Fuel Standards. The blend must consist of renewable hydrocarbon diesel and may include up to 5% biodiesel, with a primary focus on achieving low Carbon Intensity. Quality assurance requires producer certification via BQ-9000 and an internal quality control system. The state reserves the right to sample fuel at the time of delivery, and suppliers are responsible for all costs associated with the analysis, removal, and disposal of any non-compliant fuel. Interested suppliers must submit their responses, including completed bidder information and questionnaires along with descriptive product literature, to Amanda Lewis by November 24, 2026.