1.1. Bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing services as outlined in this Invitation For Proposal (IFP) 1.2. Preferred participant in a National Fuel Network 1.3. The Fuel Card Program provides approximately 1,000 fuel cards for various City vehicles and equipment from all departments as identified through Public Works Fleet Services, including Fire, Police, Motor Pool, Water and Wastewater Utilities, and Pubic Works. 1.4. The City purchases approximately 201,000 gallons of diesel (Renewable), 600,000 of 87 octane unleaded gasoline, and 3,500 of Premium Grade unleaded gasoline (Police motorcycles only) on an estimate annually basis. Quantities listed are only an estimate; the actual quantity purchased may be more or less. 1.5. Contractor shall provide fuel card-lock services to the City, on an ongoing basis, throughout the term of the agreement. Contractor shall both meet the access demands within the County and City limits, and also provide a network of fueling locations throughout the state, meeting the requirements as outlined in the Invitation for Bids (BID). 1.6. The Contractor shall provide capacity to fill the County Transit Buses as a contingency plan for the approximately 145 buses. The Bus Maintenance Facility is the primary fueling facility for the diesel powered transit fleet, however in the event of a failure at this facility, the Contractor shall be able to provide adequate supply. 1.7. Fuels must meet or exceed all Federal, State, Local, and automotive manufacturer’s standards including California Air Resource Board (CARB) and local Air Board regulations. 1.8. Standard 87 octane unleaded, Premium-grade (exclusive to Police motorcycles), and diesel (Renewable) must be available.
