Valley Sanitary District has prepared this Request for Proposals ("RFP") and is requesting proposals from qualified and interested firms ("Proposers"). The District seeks the safe and timely delivery of bulk quantities of fuel to Valley Sanitary District, Indio, Riverside County. (the “Project”), RFP NO. 2026-RFP-005 Title: Bulk Fuel Delivery
The primary objectives of this proposal are to ensure a reliable and consistent supply of bulk fuel. The District currently obtains a bulk delivery once a month but also may on occasion require additional deliveries on an “as needed” basis. The successful Proposer will be required to maintain safety standards and comply with safety protocols set forth by Valley Sanitary District. The successful Proposer shall comply with not only District regulations but also maintain compliance with all applicable State and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, and minimize disruptions to The District caused by fuel shortages.
The Valley Sanitary District (“VSD”) is in the Coachella Valley about 20 miles southwest of the Palm Springs airport. VSD is a wastewater district, founded in 1925, operating under the Sanitary District Act of 1923. VSD has over 28,000 service connections in a 19.5 square mile service area serving a population of about 89,000 in the communities of Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, and unincorporated Riverside County. VSD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and led by a senior management team comprised of a General Manager, District Engineer, Wastewater Operations Manager, and Chief Administrative Officer.
