Specifications include, but are not limited to: In Fiscal Year 2005, Purchasing Services began soliciting weekly fuel bids from distributors based on quoted commodity prices and freight charges for delivering fuel to designated fleet facilities. This approach allows for adjustments to reflect daily fluctuations in fuel prices for both unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel, though diesel fuel bids often necessitate separate deliveries due to smaller reorder quantities. The Purchasing Services and Fleet Management Department (FMD) have agreed to initiate a bid process for a multi-year fuel contract. This endeavor presents distinct challenges for the FMD, primarily due to the rural nature of fuel sites, which are often located at a considerable distance from refineries. Additionally, logistical hurdles include managing smaller diesel storage capacities, adapting to ethanol fuel blends, and navigating the complexities of the fluctuating fuel market, particularly during peak summer months.
