Description
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for a term contract to purchase Jet “A” aviation fuel and provide transport delivery services for the county’s fleet. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who can meet all regulatory, safety, and certification requirements, including dedicated delivery vehicles, FAA‑mandated drug testing, and compliance with local preference and small‑business development policies. Bidders must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, submit both a sealed hard‑copy bid and an electronic PDF, and provide all required certifications and schedules.
• Scope: Supply and transport delivery of Jet “A” fuel to county facilities on an as‑needed basis.
• Delivery vehicle requirement: Vehicles must be dedicated exclusively to Jet “A” fuel.
• Certifications needed: FAA drug‑testing program, drug‑free workplace, anti‑lobbying, debarment, and foreign‑gift disclosures.
• Mandatory registrations: Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) account for bidder and all subcontractors.
• Local preference: 5% preference for Palm Beach County or Glades‑based businesses.
• Submission deadline: November 5, 2026 4:00 PM (sealed bid and electronic PDF).
• Questions due: October 15, 2026 4:00 PM.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; ties broken by drug‑free workplace certification.