Synthetic Oil Blend

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is soliciting bids under IFB 2026-040 for a firm fixed-price contract to provide 4,200 gallons of Pureguard Synthetic Blend HD 15W40 CK4 bulk oil or an equivalent product. The required oil must meet specific technical standards, including a viscosity index of 139, a flash point of 440 degrees Fahrenheit, a pour point of -33 degrees Celsius, and a cold crank of 6,046 cP at -20 degrees Celsius. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 25, 2026, and can be submitted via the RTA procurement portal or delivered to 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a Unit Price Bid Form and a Non-Collusion Affidavit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Selected vendors must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, providing itemized packing lists with all shipments. Payment will be issued 30 days from the date of an approved and accepted invoice. The contractor is required to comply with various federal regulations, including Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, the contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous substances introduced to RTA property. While the agency maintains a general 32 percent DBE utilization goal for federally funded projects, no specific DBE goal has been established for this procurement due to the lack of subcontracting opportunities.