How to bid on generator and off-road fuel for Capital Region BOCES

What Capital Region BOCES is buying

Capital Region BOCES is seeking sealed bids for fuel used by generators and heavy equipment at five Albany locations and one Schoharie location.

Vendors must offer a fixed margin added to the Albany, New York low rack price. The vendor must provide that low rack price with the bid and with future invoices if awarded. The term runs from November 24, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The solicitation was published October 22, 2026. Questions are due October 29, 2026.

Submit the bid by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The opportunity is an invitation for bid, also described as a formal request for bid. Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the notice’s instructions, before the closing time.

Who this opportunity may suit

This bid may suit fuel vendors able to serve the listed locations in Albany and Schoharie and price fuel using a fixed margin over the Albany low rack price.

The work relates to fuel for generators and heavy equipment, in the food and agriculture category.

How to access and submit the bid

The solicitation is posted on BidNet Direct as solicitation 27-021. Use the “View original source” option to open the BidNet Direct listing.

The title and dates are public. Sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda. Submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full notice and all available documents and addenda before setting your price. Check the instructions for what the sealed bid must include and how it must be submitted.

State the fixed margin clearly and provide the Albany low rack price with your bid, as required. Make sure your invoicing process can also provide that price on future invoices if awarded.

Allow time to review your completed response and submit it before the deadline. If you need clarification, use the notice’s process to submit questions by October 29, 2026.