Liquified Petroleum (LP) Gas

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) seeks a qualified contractor to supply, deliver, and unload liquefied petroleum (LP) gas on a scheduled basis to multiple GRU sites throughout the Gainesville, FL service area. The contract runs three years (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2030) with an option to extend. Pricing is based on a per‑gallon charge above the BPN Weekly Propane Newsletter price, inclusive of transportation, and must remain firm for the contract term. The contractor must maintain a minimum on‑site inventory of 15,000 gallons, conduct regular tank inspections, respond to emergencies within two hours, and comply with all safety, licensing, and reporting requirements. • Supply and deliver 30,000‑50,000 gallons of LP gas annually to 7‑plus GRU subdivisions (e.g., Newberry Oaks, Kanapaha Oaks, The Grove). • Provide 1,000‑gallon tank transport, pump‑down, and on‑site valve/tank maintenance as needed. • Maintain minimum tank levels (40% winter, 30% summer) and a 15,000‑gallon on‑hand inventory. • Respond to outage calls within two hours; perform visual inspections before each fill. • Submit pricing per gallon indexed to BPN newsletter; price remains firm for contract duration. • Comply with OSHA, NFPA, state, and local regulations; provide safety documentation and emergency response plans. • Required certifications: drug‑free workplace, anti‑human trafficking affidavit, insurance, licensing. • Submission deadline: Nov 13 2026 2:00 PM via GRU OpenGov e‑procurement portal; questions due Nov 4 2026 4:00 PM.