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The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of diesel fuel to its facilities on St. Croix. The contract period will end on September 30, 2028. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST. All inquiries regarding the bid must be submitted through the eprocurement website by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST. Required documents include a business license, certificate of general liability insurance ($5,000,000), debarment status documentation, VI certificate of government insurance or workers compensation, W9, VI certificate of good standing, articles of organization/incorporation, auto liability insurance ($1,000,000), environmental liability insurance ($1,000,000), and vendor references. Background investigations will be required for personnel working in secured facilities. Communication with VIPA personnel during the proposal process is prohibited; all communication must go through the Procurement and Contracts Department.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the diesel fuel itself, but the contract period for the supply and delivery of fuel is for a period ending September 30, 2028.
The bid requires a business license from the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, a certificate of general liability insurance of no less than five million dollars, debarment status documentation from www. ***. *. *, VI certificate of government insurance or workers compensation liability insurance coverage, a W9 dated in calendar year 2026, a VI certificate of good standing issued by the VI office of the Lt. Governor on or after July 1, 2025, articles of organization/incorporation, auto liability insurance of no less than one million dollars, environmental liability insurance of no less than one million dollars, and vendor references.
The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.
The deadline for questions about this proposal is May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST.
Any bid received later than the specified time shall be disqualified. Any attempt by vendors during the proposal process to contact authority personnel may result in disqualification. Failure to certify debarment or suspension will render the bidder nonresponsive.
