Contract AdminUtilitiesDetected Jul 16, 2026

TJPA’s long‑term bulk fuel, lubricants, and DEF agreement with Van De Pol Inc. expires July 31, 2026. To avoid service disruption while a new IFB is completed, staff seek a month‑to‑month extension for up to three months, with an estimated monthly cost of about $271,750 and a cap of $815,250.This identifies Van De Pol as the incumbent and shows exact spend levels ahead of a new fuel supply procurement.

Extension is month‑to‑month for up to three months while the new Invitation for Bids is finalized and awarded.

Transit Joint Powers Auth Of Merced CoBulk fuel and DEF bridge contract

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Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Transit Joint Powers Auth Of Merced Co's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

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