TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN
INVITATION TO BID
HEATING FUEL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES BID
The Town of Charlestown is presently accepting bids for the purchase of HEATING
FUEL and MAINTENANCE SERVICES to be delivered to the Town Hall, Police
Station, Public Works, CRCC, and Senior Center for the period of July 1, 2026, through
June 30, 2027. Sealed bids shall be received no later than 3:00 PM on March 30, 2026
at the Town Clerk's Office, 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown R.I. 02813.
Envelopes shall be clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner "HEATING FUEL
AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES BID". Detailed specifications may be obtained at
the Town Hall, Department of Public Works, during the hours of 7:00 am through 3:00
pm, Monday through Friday, or on the Town website at www.charlestownri.gov
Questions regarding the specifications should be directed to Michael DiCicco, Director of
Public Works at (401) 364-1230. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids
and to accept that bid which it deems, in their sole judgment, to be in the best interest of
the Town.
Jeffrey S. Allen
Town Administrator
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
HEATING FUEL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Town of Charlestown
Invitation to Bid
Please submit prices in two formats, the “FIXED-PRICE” contract format, and the “TANK-CAR
PRICE” format. The “TANK CAR PRICE” shall be based on the Providence Journal of
Commerce Log Tank Car Prices and the price shall be configured in cents mark-up per gallon.
All prices shall include delivery fees and all applicable taxes for heating fuel delivered for the
period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The bidder shall include with the bid, Proof of
Insurance, indemnifying the Town from all claims and actions resulting from the bidder’s
performance, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
1. The bidder shall indicate the total FIXED-PRICE and “TANK-CAR” PRICE for the delivery
of heating fuel by the gallon, (anticipated annual consumption 8,000 gallons more or less).
Alternative purchase and service plans will be considered. Please include specifics.
RI Spill Protection Tax _____________________________
RI US Tax
_____________________________
RI Excise Tax
_____________________________
TOTAL FIXED PRICE $_______________ “TANK CAR” PRICE $__________ (Mark-Up/Gal)
TOTAL NET TANK CAR PRICE INCLUDING TAXES $ (Mark-Up/Gal) _________________
2. The bidder shall indicate the size and number of vehicles involved in his delivery and service
fleet.
Trucks __________________
Gallon Capacity___________
3. The bidder shall provide delivery within twenty-four hours of telephone notification by
the Town. The bidder shall provide an emergency number to be called during non-business
hours.
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. The bidder shall provide heat system maintenance and repair within two hours from
notification during regular work - day hours, and within four hours nights, weekends and
holidays.
Hourly regular work-day Cost/$__________Hr.
Night, Weekend and Holiday Cost/$___________Hr.
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5. The initial period of this bid award shall be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
However, the Town reserves the right to extend the period of award for two additional (2)
years, upon agreement to the same by the vendor and the Town Council. Nothing herein
shall obligate the Town to any such extension. All bid prices contained within the
accepted proposal must be held for the original and extended term or terms, should said
agreement to extend the term or terms take effect.
Name of Company_______________________________________________________________
Address of Company_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Signature President/CEO _________________________________________________________
Printed Name___________________________________________________________________
Date ______________________________ Telephone Number____________________________
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.