RFB#UMAPP27-002 Purchase of #2 Fuel Oil

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking qualified suppliers to provide bulk #2 heating fuel oil for remote campus and off‑site locations (including Belchertown/Hadley sites) and low‑sulphur diesel for campus generators. Bids must be submitted as a firm‑fixed‑price per‑gallon markup; the contractor must ensure continuous automatic delivery, provide certificates of analysis for each batch, retain fuel samples, issue separate delivery tickets, and maintain a spill‑response plan. The contract is a one‑year term (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027) with two optional one‑year extensions and includes surcharge provisions for after‑hours or small‑volume refills. • Supply of #2 heating oil (~20,000 gal total) and low‑sulphur diesel for >80 generator tanks. • Pricing based on a per‑gallon markup tied to the Springfield Low‑Tank‑Car price; lowest total markup wins. • Mandatory documentation: COA within 24 h of batch change, 300 ml fuel sample per delivery, delivery tickets, spill‑cleanup contractor info, and required insurance (see Attachment J). • Delivery model: automatic “no‑out‑of‑fuel” service; contractor must start generators at no cost if fuel runs out.