Fuel Supply for Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department

The City of Ames is seeking bids for fuel supply, including diesel and biodiesel blends, for its Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department, with the contract period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

City of Ames, IA


General
Open
2026-156
Jul 01, 2026 07:00 PM
Jun 17, 2026 09:10 PM
1 year
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Local
Contact
Quinn Eggink
+15152395128
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to supply fuel for the Ames Transit Agency and Fleet Services Department. The contract will cover the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The solicitation requires vendors to supply #1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, B5-B20 biodiesel blends, and B100 biodiesel. Pricing for fuels and biodiesel additive will be based on the Des Moines Terminal Average Fuel Prices (rack), plus any cost over/under the rack average provided by the bidder. Deliveries will be accepted Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, with advance notification required. Vendors must provide a list of at least three clients for similar services within the past two years if unknown to the City. The Ames City Council has established a Local Consideration Program, applying a 1% local consideration to acceptable bids from businesses located within Ames city limits that pay commercial property tax.

Classification Codes
NAICS457210Fuel Dealers
PSC9140Fuel Oils
Smart Codes
diesel fuel supplybiodiesel fuel supplyfleet fuel delivery
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Issue Date
Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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