How to bid on fuel delivery services for the City of Raleigh

What Raleigh is buying

The City of Raleigh is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver various types of fuel for generators and reserve fuel tanks on an as-needed basis. The deliveries will support emergency power generation and fuel availability at critical city facilities. Section 4 of the RFP contains the detailed scope.

This opportunity may suit fuel suppliers and delivery firms that can support on-demand service for facilities and equipment used for emergency power.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 29, 2026. Responses are due November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit your response as the solicitation posting directs before the deadline. Check the posting for any instructions about the response method and deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This is relevant to firms that provide fuel and delivery services. Vendors should review Section 4 to decide whether the required fuel types and service details fit their capabilities.

How to access and respond

Find Solicitation 274-ES-FO-FY27R-FuelDeliveryandServices on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are available to view publicly, without an account. Responding requires free North Carolina eVP vendor registration.

Use the response instructions in the posting. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. Allow time to complete registration and any required submission steps before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation, especially Section 4, and map your response to the stated fuel and service requirements. Explain clearly how your firm would handle the requested on-demand deliveries and support the City’s emergency fuel needs, without claiming capabilities you cannot provide.

Check the submission instructions carefully, complete all requested forms, and review your response for missing information before submitting. Confirm that the response is received through the method specified in the posting before the deadline.