Supply and Deliver Bulk Red Antifreeze/Coolant

The County of Sacramento (County) is soliciting bids for the purchase of bulk red antifreeze/coolant supplied and delivered on an as-needed basis for the County's fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained in this Request for Bids (RFB). Fuel surcharges and tariff charges will not be allowed for the duration of the resulting contract. All applicable shipping/delivery charges shall be included in the cost of the product. Price shall be firm fixed for one year.

All products and services must be provided as described in the Pricing and Scope of Work sections of this RFB. Deviations from requirements will not be considered. This contract excludes collection and recycling of waste coolant.

The County intends to award a contract to the successful bidder (Contractor) for an initial 12-month term. For reasons of economy and efficiency, the County reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting contract for up to four (4) additional one-year terms following the initial 12-month term upon mutual agreement between County and Contractor. The estimated County annual spend for these purchases is $30,000. Due to varying service requirements and fleet age, the County cannot guarantee purchase of a specific volume of bulk red coolant.

Sacramento County Procurement Alliance (SCOPA)

This RFB is part of a cooperative purchasing agreement through the Lead Participating Agency, County of Sacramento, for SCOPA (Sacramento County Procurement Alliance), a collaboration that allows the County and other Governmental, Educational, and Non-Profit entities to benefit from collective purchasing power. As a result, any selected bid may be utilized by additional participating entities, providing expanded visibility and potential for additional opportunities.

Submit all questions in the Question/Answer section of this RFB.

The County's Fleet Services Division has been purchasing red coolant in containers but desires to transition to purchasing red coolant in bulk quantities. Fleet Services has designated a 500-gallon tank on its property at 4001 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 for the storage of red coolant.