What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Department of Public Safety seeks bids for a five-year statewide bulk fuel blanket contract. This contract will cover gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel to be delivered to designated DPS locations. The contract term begins on the effective date and lasts for five years. DPS may extend the contract for up to six months for transition purposes.
Scope of work
- Regular unleaded gasoline (minimum 87 octane, ASTM D4814, SAE J312)
- Reformulated gasoline (RFG) / oxygenated gasoline (40 CFR 80.41 and 80.45)
- No. 2 dyed diesel fuel, ultra low sulfur (ASTM D975, TAC Title 30 Chapter 114)
- Clear diesel fuel
- Aviation fuel, Jet A-1 (ASTM D1655)
- Delivery within two days of requested date or 24 hours ARO
- Fuel vapor control compliant delivery trucks for specified counties
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Best value under Tex. Gov’t Code § 2156.007 | Not specified |
| Past performance (Vendor Performance Tracking System and references) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Current Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat and Transport endorsements for drivers
- Current DOT 172.704 training for all drivers
- Right to Know and Understand Act training (29 CFR 1910.1200) for drivers
- Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan training (40 CFR 112) for drivers
- Minimum of three references with project details
- Financial stability evidence (audited statements or D&B report) upon request
- Compliance with Veteran Heroes United in Business (VETHUB) / HUB Subcontracting Plan
Documents to include with your response
- Information and Certifications Form (Exhibit F.2)
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176) (Exhibit F.5), if choosing direct deposit
- Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9) Form
- Mandatory Pricing Schedule (Exhibit F.8)
- Subcontracting Plan (SP)
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
- Minimum of three references
- Product Transfer Documents (PTD) upon request
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or DPS Online Bid Room
- Instructions
- Submit to [email protected] (Attention: 405-26R0025699) or via DPS Online Bid Room. No in-person submissions. Use sans serif 12-point font on 8-1/2" x 11" format.