Town of Manchester - MOTOR OIL AND LUBRICANTS - Invitation to Bid #26/27-14 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mark Rizzo
- (860) 647-3244
The 30-second brief
The Town of Manchester is seeking bids for the purchase of motor oils and lubricants for the purpose of vehicle and equipment maintenance. Items include Volvo axle oil, Cat final drive and transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, transmission and axle oil, synthetic rear axle gear lube, automatic transmission fluid, Ford spec motor oil, and heavy duty EP grease in drums, gallons, pounds, and cases. All items must meet or exceed manufacturer specifications, and bidders must carry a full line and supply a minimum of 50% of listed products. Deliveries to Fleet Maintenance Garage at 263 Olcott Street and Police Fleet Garage at 239 East Middle Turnpike within 72 hours of order. Submission deadline is October 26, 2026, with questions due by October 21, 2026.
VOLVO L/70/90 AXLE OIL; CAT D-6 FINAL DRIVE OIL TO-4, 50W; CAT D-6 TRANSMISSION FLUID TO-4 30W; CAT D-6 HYDRAULIC OIL TO-4 10W; BOMAG HYDRAULIC OIL; JOHN DEERE TRANSMISSION & AXLE OIL; TORO GROUND MASTER HYDRAULIC OIL; SYNTHETIC REAR AXLE GEAR LUBE; HEAVY DUTY UNIVERSAL SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID; HEAVY DUTY SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID; SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OIL; SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL; HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2; HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2 (Quarter Drum); HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2 (Tubes); HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE 00 (Pail); SAE 15W-40 HD MOTOR OIL; HYDRAULIC OIL 32w
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Summary
The Town of Manchester is seeking bids for the purchase of motor oils and lubricants for the purpose of vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Items include Volvo axle oil, Cat final drive and transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, transmission and axle oil, synthetic rear axle gear lube, automatic transmission fluid, Ford spec motor oil, and heavy duty EP grease in drums, gallons, pounds, and cases. All items must meet or exceed manufacturer specifications, and bidders must carry a full line and supply a minimum of 50% of listed products. Deliveries to Fleet Maintenance Garage at 263 Olcott Street and Police Fleet Garage at 239 East Middle Turnpike within 72 hours of order. Submission deadline is October 26, 2026, with questions due by October 21, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- VOLVO L/70/90 AXLE OIL
- CAT D-6 FINAL DRIVE OIL TO-4, 50W
- CAT D-6 TRANSMISSION FLUID TO-4 30W
- CAT D-6 HYDRAULIC OIL TO-4 10W
- BOMAG HYDRAULIC OIL
- JOHN DEERE TRANSMISSION & AXLE OIL
- TORO GROUND MASTER HYDRAULIC OIL
- SYNTHETIC REAR AXLE GEAR LUBE
- HEAVY DUTY UNIVERSAL SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- HEAVY DUTY SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OIL
- SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL
- HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2
- HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2 (Quarter Drum)
- HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE NLG1-2 (Tubes)
- HEAVY DUTY EP GREASE 00 (Pail)
- SAE 15W-40 HD MOTOR OIL
- HYDRAULIC OIL 32w
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Form W-9
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/townofmanchester
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Manchester, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Manchester?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/townofmanchester. For questions, contact Mark Rizzo.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Manchester in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mark Rizzo at (860) 647-3244. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: VOLVO L/70/90 AXLE OIL; CAT D-6 FINAL DRIVE OIL TO-4, 50W; CAT D-6 TRANSMISSION FLUID TO-4 30W; CAT D-6 HYDRAULIC OIL TO-4 10W; BOMAG HYDRAULIC OIL; JOHN DEERE TRANSMISSION & AXLE OIL; TORO GROUND MASTER HYDRAULIC OIL; SYNTHETIC REAR AXLE GEAR LUBE; HEAVY DUTY UNIVERSAL SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISS. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Manchester?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Form W-9. Review the full document from Town of Manchester for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.