Description
The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Citibus, is seeking qualified contractors to provide bulk motor fuel (unleaded gasoline and diesel) on a competitive sealed‑proposal basis. The contract will cover the purchase, delivery, and reconciliation of approximately 2.8 million gallons of fuel per year, with pricing tied to the OPIS rack average plus delivery charges. The award will be a one‑year contract with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and the contractor must maintain extensive insurance coverage and comply with Texas public‑information and DBE/HUB requirements. Proposals are due November 5, 2026 (2:00 PM) and a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal Zoom meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
• Scope: Supply and deliver bulk gasoline and diesel (including ethanol blends and red‑dyed diesel) to City facilities as needed.
• Quantity: ~2.8 million gallons annually (breakdown provided).
• Contract term: 1 year with four optional 1‑year extensions; price locked for 6 months, CPI/PPI adjustments thereafter.
• Evaluation criteria: Price (50 pts), Supply capability (20 pts), Prior experience (15 pts), Delivery reliability (10 pts), Fuel measurement/reconciliation (5 pts).
• Mandatory insurance: Commercial general liability, auto liability, excess liability, workers’ comp, pollution liability, with specific limits.
• Submission: Electronic via Bonfire portal or hard copy to Director Marta Alvarez; deadline November 5, 2026, 2 PM.
• Pre‑proposal meeting: October 27, 2026, 10 AM (Zoom); attendance not mandatory.