1. Pre-Bid Conference UNLEADED FUEL SUPPLY Date Issued: August 9, 2018
IFB No SP-09
Date Issued: August 9, 2018

2. DATES TO REMEMBER
Pre-Bid meeting Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM (CST) at the Staples Street Center, 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the requirements of the project and to answer any questions bidders may have concerning this procurement.
Any questions or clarification needed after the pre-bid meeting will need to be through a RFI submission to
Request for Information/Equal (Appendix G) Thursday, August 30, 2018, by 3:00 PM (CST)
Please submit one form for each Request for Information/Approved Equals.
CCRTA’s Response to Request for Information Due Thursday, September 6, 2018
Responses will be posted as an addendum to the CCRTA’s website at
Bids Due Thursday, September 20, 2018 until 3:00 PM (CST)
Sealed Bids will be received at the offices of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, hereinafter called the "CCRTA," at the Staples Street Center located at 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, until 3:00 PM (CST), September 20, 2018 for Unleaded Fuel Supply.
If hand delivered – Staples Street Center, 3rd Floor, Reception area at 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas by 3:00 PM (CST), September 20, The CCRTA’s receptionist will date and time stamp the bid.
Bids will be valid for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the bid due date.
It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that the sealed bid is delivered prior by the deadline.
Bids received after the deadline will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.   

3. INVITATION FOR BIDS For UNLEADED FUEL SUPPLY
IFB NO.: SP Date Issued: August 9, 2018
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, hereinafter called the "CCRTA," at the Staples Street Center located at 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, until 3:00 PM (CST), Thursday, September 20, 2018 for the supply of 87 octane unleaded fuel. This is a two-year firm fixed-price supply contract with a one-year option. Bid prices shall be good for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the bid opening date.
Copies of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) and information may be obtained from the CCRTA website at Further information may be obtained from Sherrié Clay, Procurement Administrator, or Annie Hinojosa, Director of Procurement, at (361)
The CCRTA has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program; however, the CCRTA has determined that ZERO PERCENT (0%) DBE participation is required for this contract. The CCRTA encourages the Prime Contractor to offer contracting opportunities to the fullest extent possible through outreach and recruitment activities to small, minority and disadvantaged businesses. For additional information, please contact Christina Perez, DBE Liaison Officer, at (361)   

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
Bids shall be in strict accordance with the terms and conditions and specifications of this Invitation for Bids (IFB). For the purpose of this procurement, the following bid documents are applicable:
Invitation for Bids,
Instructions to Bidders,
Special Terms and Conditions,
Technical Fuel Specifications,
Standard Supply Agreement Terms and Conditions,
Price Schedule (Appendix A),
Certification Forms (Appendix B-G), and
Bid Submission Checklist (Appendix H).

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be signed and returned with your bid in order for it to be considered responsive:
Price Schedule (Appendix A), (one (1) original in a separately sealed envelope),
Certification Form (Appendix B),
Certification and Statement of Qualifications (Appendix C),
Disclosure of Interests Certification (Appendix D),
Accessibility Policy (Appendix E),
References (Appendix F), and
Request for Information Form (Appendix G).
Bidder must submit the following documents in order for Bidder’s bid to be considered for an award:
Bidder is to furnish typical test or inspections of the product the Bidder proposes to furnish.
Bidder must submit a typical analysis of each product the Bidder proposes to furnish and must indicate minimum octane ratings.
Bidder must submit Material Safety Data Sheet/s (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each product.

6. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
GENERAL.
The following instructions by the CCRTA are intended to afford bidders an equal opportunity to participate in the CCRTA’s contracts.
2. EXPLANATIONS.
Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of these Instructions or any other bid documents must be requested in writing to the CCRTA's Procurement Department with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bids.
Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective bidder concerning an invitation will be furnished to all prospective bidders as an amendment to the invitation if such information is necessary to bidders in submitting bids on the invitation or if the lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders.
All communications regarding this solicitation - written, faxed, or ed should be made directly to the Procurement Department. Any violation could be grounds for disqualification.
3. SPECIFICATIONS.
3.1 Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, any drawings, standard provisions and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk. Bids which are submitted on other than authorized forms or with different terms or provisions may not be considered as responsive bids.

7. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
3.2. The apparent silence of the specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the finest quality are to be used. All interpretations of the specifications shall be made on the basis of this statement.
4. ALTERNATE BIDS.
The CCRTA may also consider and accept an alternate form of bid submitted by a bidder when most advantageous to the CCRTA; however, any alternate form of bid must be submitted for prior approval by the CCRTA. If the Bid Invitation indicates “approved equal” products are acceptable, the bidder must submit the proposed equivalent product for prior approval by the CCRTA by the Request for Information / Approved Equals submission deadline.
5. INFORMATION REQUIRED.   
BIDDERS must submit the Price Schedule (one signed paper hardcopy in separately sealed envelope) which includes the one-year option. Failure to provide this information may deem your bid to be non-responsive. 
5.5. The CCRTA does not have to pay federal excise taxes or state and local sales and use taxes, except for contracts for improvements to real property.

8. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
6. SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
6.1. Sealed Bids should be submitted in an envelope marked on the outside containing the bidder’s name and address and bid description addressed to:
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Staples Street Center
Attn: Procurement Department
602 N. Staples Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Bids For: IFB No SP-09 Unleaded Fuel Supply
Bid Due Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018 by 3:00 PM CST
Hand delivered bids are to be delivered to the 3rd Floor receptionist to be date and time stamped.
6.2 Bids must be submitted in sufficient time to be received and time-stamped at the above location on or before the published bid date and time shown on the Bid Invitation. Bids received after the published time and date cannot be considered. Any bids which are mislabeled or do not indicate the bidder’s name or address as required above may be opened by the CCRTA solely for the purpose of identifying the bidder for return of the bid.

9. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
6.3 Schedule
Bids shall be governed by the following schedule:
August 30, 2018 – Request for Information/Approved Equals
Written Request for Information/Approved Equals (Appendix B) are due no later than 3:00 PM. Request for Information must be received via to or hand-delivered at the CCRTA's Staples Street Center located at 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas
September 6, 2018 – CCRTA Response to Request for Information/Approved Equals
Responses will be posted to the CCRTA Website:
September 20, Bids Due
Bids are due no later than 3:00 PM (Central Time). All Bids must be received at the CCRTA’s Staples Street Center located at 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, Texas prior to deadline.
 November 7, 2018 –Contract Awarded (Tentative)
The CCRTA’s Board of Directors will meet to award a Contract to the successful Bidding firm(s).

10. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
7. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS.
Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice received by the CCRTA prior to the exact hour and date specified for receipt of bids. A bid may also be withdrawn in person by a bidder or an authorized representative prior to the bid deadline; provided the bidder’s identity is made known and he or she signs a receipt for the bid.
 8. OPENING BIDS.
All bids shall be opened by the CCRTA as soon after the bid deadline as is reasonably practicable. Any bids which were received prior to the deadline but were not opened with the other bids due to inadvertence by the CCRTA shall be opened at a time designated by the CCRTA and announced to all bidders present at the bid opening who provided their names and phone numbers on the attendance list. Trade secrets and confidential information contained in bids shall not be open for public inspection if identified in writing at the time the bid is submitted.  
9. REFERENCES.
The CCRTA may require that bidders supply a list of pertinent references within three working days of the CCRTA’s request.
10. EVALUATION FACTORS.
CCRTA will award contracts based upon the lowest responsible bid, price and other factors considered. Contracts may be awarded on a lump sum basis or on a unit price basis, provided that in the event a contract specifies a unit price basis, the compensation paid by the CCRTA shall be based upon the actual quantities supplied.

11. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
11. RESERVATION 0F RIGHTS.
The CCRTA expressly reserves the right to:
Reject or cancel any or all bids;
Waive any defect, irregularity or informality in any bid or bidding procedure;
Waive as an informality, minor deviations from specifications at a lower price than other bids meeting all aspects of the specifications if it is determined that total cost is lower and the overall function is improved or not impaired;
Extend the bid opening time and date;
Reissue a bid invitation;
Consider and accept an alternate bid as provided herein when most advantageous to the CCRTA; and
Procure any item or services by other means.

12. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
12. ACCEPTANCE.
Acceptance of a bidder’s offer in some instances will be in the form of purchase orders issued by the CCRTA. Otherwise, acceptance of a bidder’s offer will be by acceptance letters issued by the CCRTA. Subsequent purchase orders and release orders may be issued as appropriate. Unless the bidder specifies otherwise in the bid, the CCRTA may award the contract for any item or group of items shown on the Bid Invitation.
13. BID PROTESTS.
In the event that a bidder desires to protest any bidding procedure, the bidder should present such protest, in writing, to the CCRTA Chief Executive Officer within five (5) business days following the date the board awards the contract. The protest shall state the name and address of the protestor, refer to the project number and description of the solicitation, and contain a statement of the grounds for protest and any supporting documentation. For federally-assisted contracts, certain additional bid protest procedures apply and may be found in the Supplemental Conditions contained within the bid documents.
15. SINGLE BID.
In the event a single bid is received, the CCRTA will, at its option, either conduct a price comparison of the bid and make the award or reject the bid and re-advertise.
16. SALES TAX EXEMPTION.
The CCRTA qualifies for exemptions of Sales, Excise, and Use Taxes under the Texas Tax Code with political subdivisions of the State of Texas.

13. CERTIFICATION FORMS
The following documents must be signed and returned with your bid in order for it to be considered responsive:
Response to IFB one (1) original Price Schedule (Appendix A) in a separately, sealed envelope),
Certification Form (Appendix B),
Certification and Statement of Qualifications (Appendix C),
Disclosure of Interests Certification (Appendix D),
Accessibility Policy (Appendix E),
References (Appendix F),
Request for Information Form (Appendix G), and
Bid Submission Checklist (Appendix H).
A Price Schedule must be submitted in a separately, sealed envelope. Failure to provide this information may deem your bid to be non-responsive.

14. What is “SAM”? And why do I need to register with “SAM”?
CERTIFICATION FORMS
Do NOT Alter Any Forms. Doing so will deem your bid as non-responsive. Please fill out and sign the following forms and return with your signed bid. Reminders: Acknowledge any addendums issued on the bottom of (Appendix C) Certification and Statement of Qualifications form. Include your firm’s DUNS number on the bottom of (Appendix C) Certification and Statement of Qualifications form. Be sure that your firm is registered with the System of Award Management “SAM” and visit SAM.gov to ensure that your firm’s status is active with no exclusions before submitting your bid.
What is “SAM”? And why do I need to register with “SAM”?
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/FedReg, Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) and the Excluded Parties List System.
Both current and potential government vendors are required to register in SAM in order to be awarded contracts by the Government. Vendors are required to complete a one-time registration to provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial transactions. Vendors must update or renew their registration annually to maintain an active status.
SAM is also a marketing tool for businesses. SAM allows Government agencies and contractors to search for your company based on your ability, size, location, experience, ownership, and more.
For more information on “SAM”, please go to

15. Unleaded Fuel (87 Octane)
APPENDIX A
PRICE SCHEDULE
APPENDIX A
PRICE SCHEDULE
IFB No.: 2018-SP BIDDER: _______________________
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) Refer to "Instructions to Bidders." Quote your best price.
(2) This is two-year base contract with a one-year option.
(3) BIDDERS must quote on the Two-Year Base and One-Year Option.
(4) BIDDERS must quote either Discount (per gallon) or Mark-up (per gallon). Do Not Quote on Both.
(5) BIDDERS must complete all information requested -- no items may remain blank (use N/A or other as necessary).
(6) Submit one original PRICE SCHEDULE. On the outside of your sealed bid address your envelope with the information as noted in “Instructions to Bidders” Section 6.
For bid evaluation purposes, the most current listing available (O.P.I.S. or Corpus Christi Rack) at the time of evaluation will be used to determine each bidder’s unit price, to be extended by the estimated annual number of gallons.
TWO-YEAR BASE
Year
Description
Proposed
Product *
Estimated Annual
Quantity (in gallons)
Composite
Price
Index
EITHER
Discount
(Per Gallon) OR
Mark-up
One
Unleaded Fuel (87 Octane)
60,993
OPIS
Two
231,768
NOTES: * Include any literature or technical information about the proposed product.
Please quote to the nearest one-tenth of one cent. DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR ENVIRONMENTAL FEE IN THIS PRICE QUOTE.

16. Unleaded Fuel (87 Octane)
APPENDIX A
PRICE SCHEDULE CONT’D
ONE-YEAR OPTION
Description
Proposed
Product *
Estimated Annual
Quantity (in gallons)
Composite
Price
Index
EITHER
Discount
(Per Gallon) OR
Mark-up
Unleaded Fuel (87 Octane)
290,526
OPIS

17. APPENDIX B CERTIFICAITON FORM

18. APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION AND STATE OF QUALIFICATIONS
What is an Addenda?
An Addenda is additional information that includes omissions or other missing pertinent information regarding the solicitation.
Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in bid disqualification.

19. APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION AND STATE OF QUALIFICATIONS

20. APPENDIX D DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS CERTIFICATION

21. APPENDIX E CCRTA ACCESSIBILITY POLICY

22. APPENDIX F REFERENCES

23. APPENDIX G REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/EXCEPTIONS/APPROVED EQUALS REQUEST

24. APPENDIX H BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
In order for your bid to be deemed as responsive to the requirements of the IFB, please use the checklist below to be sure that your bid package includes all required documents.

25. Common Vendor Errors in Bid Submittals:
Forgetting to sign the bid/proposal
Taking exceptions to the solicitation
Failure to acknowledge receipt of addenda's
Including promotional/extraneous information which services to alter the solicitation requirements
Failure to return all required forms
Late delivery of bids/proposals

26. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY BIDDER will be responsible for shipping and furnishing the CCRTA with 87-octane unleaded fuel for a period of two (2) years with a one-year option. BIDDER is required to furnish this fuel on a periodic release order basis. At this time, the CCRTA is estimating quantities of fuel for the first two years of the contract: Year One Projections = 60,993 Gallons Unleaded Fuel Year Two Projections = 231,768 Gallons Unleaded Fuel Total Two-Year Base Contract Projection = 292,761 Gallons Unleaded Fuel 2.0 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF EACH AGENCY Failure to meet a scheduled delivery of fuel will permit the CCRTA to purchase fuel on the open market and charge the successful bidder any increase in cost. 2.1 Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority. The unleaded fuel storage capacity on the CCRTA's premises is a single 11,500 gallon tank which is located underground. Prompt delivery is essential in the performance of this contract. Deliveries of quantities as large as 5,000 gallons must be made within 24 hours after an order is placed. Delivery of larger quantities may be required in year two of the contract due to increased volume consumption. All fuel shall be shipped FOB to the CCRTA's Operations Facility at 5658 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas TAXES The CCRTA is exempt from local, federal excise, and federal fuel taxes; however, the CCRTA does pay a $.2000 per gallon state fuel tax; $.0019 Spill Tax; Lust Tax $.001; as well as an environmental fee. DO NOT INCLUDE THESE TAXES AND FEE IN BID PRICE FOR FUEL. Bid only the price of the product.

27. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.0 FUEL SPILLS BIDDER is made aware that extreme care must be taken to avoid fuel spills. The tanker must be attended at all times during fuel off loading and must have a vapor recovery hose and connection system. Any costs incurred as a result of fuel spills due to negligence on the part of the BIDDER, its agents or employees, or due to equipment malfunction will be borne by the BIDDER and may be grounds for termination of the contract at the CCRTA's option. Include a copy of bidder’s spill containment policy with your bid. 5.0 FUEL SPECIFICATIONS The unleaded fuel specifications are included in the below Technical Fuel Specifications section as the BIDDER's Specification Certification and Checklist. This form is incorporated into this Invitation and shall be properly completed and executed by all BIDDERS and submitted with the bid. Every item must be completed by the BIDDER in the space provided. No omissions shall be permitted. 6.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES For each calendar day that an order is not delivered within the specified twenty-four (24) hours, a sum of five hundred and no/100 dollars ($500.00) per day will be assessed against the BIDDER as reasonable liquidated damages. Said liquidated damages are not imposed as a penalty but as an estimate of the damages that the CCRTA member will sustain from delay in delivery, which damages by their nature are not capable of precise proof. The affected CCRTA member may withhold the amount of liquidated damages from monies otherwise due to the BIDDER. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BIDDER shall not be responsible for liquidated damages for a default due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, vehicular accidents, and other unanticipated factors beyond the control of BIDDER.

28. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7.0 ANALYSIS Deliveries of unleaded fuel under this contract are subject to an analysis test to ensure compliance with the fuel specifications (Technical Specifications). Tests will be periodically conducted by an independent lab at the BIDDER's expense. If the analysis reveals that the unleaded fuel does not meet the specifications, the CCRTA may cancel the contract for default and/or withhold payment of the delivered fuel. If the fuel that did not meet specifications causes damage to the vehicle(s) or storage tank, the BIDDER will be responsible for repair of said vehicle(s) and tank. 8.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENTS BIDDER's invoice shall include the firm discount or markup, base cost, and delivery cost, and applicable tax as separate items. OPIS daily pricing standard is on date of delivery to Bear Lane Facility location. Gross and net gallons must also be indicated on the invoice. BIDDER agrees to item text the benchmark used on the invoice. 8.1 Invoices with support documentation shall be mailed to the following address: Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority– Staples Street Center, Attn: Accounts Payable, 602 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX or ed to 8.2 Invoices must be submitted within five (5) days after delivery. 8.3 In the event payment has not been made, CONTRACTOR shall submit a reminder invoice marked "overdue”. 8.4 The CCRTA’s payment terms are net 30 days.

29. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
9.0 TESTING The CCRTA reserves the right to have unleaded fuel tested by a recognized independent petroleum-testing laboratory at the BIDDER's expense. These tests can be scheduled at any time the CCRTA deems necessary; not to exceed twelve (12) times during the twelve (12) month period. Each Bidder is to furnish typical test or inspections of the product the Bidder proposes to furnish RIGHT TO DISAPPROVE The CCRTA reserves the right to disapprove (with reasonable cause) any personnel, sub-contractors, equipment, and submittals. All personnel will be bonded. If any of these items are disapproved, it is the sole responsibility of the BIDDER to correct the deficiency. If such deficiency is not corrected to the satisfaction of the CCRTA, the BIDDER will be in default INDEMNITY To the extent allowed by Texas Law, Successful BIDDER, its officers, members, partners, employees, agents, and licensees (Hereinafter called “BIDDERs”) hereby fully indemnify, save and hold harmless the CCRTA, its officers, employees, agents, licensees, and invitees (Indemnities’) against any liability, damage, loss, claims, demands and actions of any nature whatsoever on account of personal injuries or property loss or damage of any kind whatsoever, which are caused by BIDDER’s intentional or negligent acts with regard to delivery and unloading of the fuel. BIDDER must, at its own expense, investigate all those claims and demands, attend to their settlement or other disposition, defend all actions based thereon with counsel satisfactory to indemnities and pay all charges of attorneys and all other cost and expenses of any kind arising from any of said liability, damage, loss, claims, demands, or actions.

30. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
12.0 MISCELLANEOUS BIDDER must submit a typical analysis of each product the Bidder proposes to furnish and must indicate minimum octane ratings. Material Safety Data Sheet/s (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) essentially similar to the U.S. Department of Labor form LSB-00 S-5 shall be furnished for each product CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE CONTRACTOR shall carry and pay the premium for insurance of the types and in the limits stated below. The CCRTA shall be endorsed as an additional insured by the CONTRACTOR with respect to the Contract. In any event, the CONTRACTOR shall carry and pay the premiums for insurance of the types and in the limits of not less than the following: 13.1 Vehicle Liability Insurance Contractor shall maintain at all times during the term of this Contract at its sole cost and expense each of the following insurance coverage listed below having policy limits not less than the dollar amounts set forth: Commercial general liability insurance with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000. In the event motor vehicles will be used by Contractor to perform the services specified; automobile liability insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Contractual liability insurance covering Contractors’ indemnification obligations contained in this Contract.

31. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Each of such insurance policies shall be issued by insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of Texas and rated A- or better by the A. M. Best insurance rating guide. Each such policy shall name the CCRTA as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the CCRTA prior to the commencement of work and maintained throughout the term of the Contract. Such insurance policies shall not be cancelled, materially changed, or not renewed, without thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the CCRTA, and the certificate of such insurance coverage shall reflect the foregoing cancellation provision Worker's Compensation Insurance Contractor shall maintain at all times during the term of this Contract at its sole cost and expense workers’ compensation as required by statute and employer’s liability insurance with policy limits of $300,000 containing a waiver of subrogation endorsement waiving any right of recovery under subrogation or otherwise against the CCRTA Certificate of Insurance Proof that such insurance coverage exists shall be furnished to the CCRTA by way of the Certificate of Insurance before any part of the Contract work is started. The said Certificate shall certify the CCRTA as an additional insured with a provision that in case of cancellation or any material change in the coverage stated above, the CCRTA shall be notified not less than thirty (30) days prior to any such change. CONTRACTOR and all of its insurers will, in regard to the above stated insurance, waive all rights of recovery or subrogation against the CCRTA and its insurance companies Subcontractor's Insurance If any part of the work is sublet, similar insurance shall be provided by or on behalf of the subcontractor to cover its operations and evidence of such insurance, satisfactory to the CCRTA, shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR.

32. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
13.5 Litigation Responsibilities CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the CCRTA from and against all claims of liability to third parties (including employees of the CCRTA; contractors and subcontractors and their employees; employees; associates; and other persons assisting the CONTRACTOR on a paid or voluntary basis) for injury to or death of persons, or loss of or damage to property arising out of or in connection with any negligent act, error, or omission of the CONTRACTOR during the performance of the work under this Contract CONTRACTOR shall defend all suits brought upon such claims and pay all costs and expenses incidental thereto. The CCRTA shall have the right, at its own expense, to participate in the defense of any suit without relieving the CONTRACTOR of any obligation hereunder The CCRTA will give the CONTRACTOR prompt notice in writing of the institution of any suit of proceeding and permit the CONTRACTOR to defend same, and will give all needed information to do so. The CONTRACTOR shall similarly give the CCRTA immediate notice of any suit or action filed or prompt notice of any claim arising out of performance of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish immediately to the CCRTA copies of all pertinent papers received by the CONTRACTOR.

33. TECHNICAL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

34. TECHNICAL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

35. TECHNICAL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES:
1 RVP must be analyzed by EPA's method described in 40 CFR, Part 80, Appendix E, Method 3.
2 Product must meet ASTM D for automotive spark ignition engine fuel.
3 Product must contain a level of detergent sufficient to provide port fuel injector clean-up performance and pass the "BMW test" in the unlimited test mileage category.
4 All additives must be registered with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The Tier 3 light-duty vehicle emissions rule requires a reduction in sulfur content in gasoline, from the current 30-ppm average to 10-ppm average, effective January 1, 2017.

36. Thank You For Your Attendance!