The USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI, is soliciting bids for an 8-month contract to supply premium off-road diesel fuel. The scope includes recurring deliveries of summer-blend diesel (totaling 19,000 gallons) from May through November, requiring approximately 7 deliveries of 2,500-3,000 gallons each. Additionally, one delivery of winter blend diesel (2,500 gallons, a mix of 50% number 1 and 50% number 2) is requested in December. Delivery to the underground fuel tank must be within 3 business days of request, with a specific schedule to be maintained. Contractors must include delivery charges in their quotes and are instructed not to drop full semi-loads due to space constraints. The first summer delivery is needed by May 15, 2025, and the contractor's driver must communicate arrival details to the farm's designated contact. This RFP outlines the USDA's requirements to ensure a reliable fuel supply for agricultural operations while complying with logistical constraints.
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