Petroleum Products and Street Maintenance Materials for Year 2027, Project No. 2621

Location: South Dakota
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Due: Sep 22, 2026
Agency: City of Watertown
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 56 - Construction and Building Materials
Solicitation No: 2026-0015
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Bid Number: 2026-0015
Bid Title: Petroleum Products and Street Maintenance Materials for Year 2027, Project No. 2621
Category: City of Watertown Bid Postings
Status: Open
Bid Recipient: City Finance Office
Description:

NOTICE FOR BIDS
PROJECT 2621
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND
STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR YEAR 2027

Sealed bids will be received at the City Finance office, PO Box 910, 20 N Maple, Watertown SD 57201, up to 03:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 for furnishing of the following items, to the City of Watertown, South Dakota:

1.       Hot mix and cold mix asphalt

2.       Petroleum Products

3.       Salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of $200.  Such check shall be a certified or a cashier’s check issued by either a state or national bank and payable to the City Finance Office as a guarantee that such bidder will enter into a contract with said City in case such bidder be awarded the contract.  PERSONAL, CORPORATION, OR COMPANY CHECKS NOT CERTIFIED WILL DISQUALIFY THE BID.  In lieu of bid check security, a bid bond in twice the amount of the bid security is acceptable. Bid shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation “BID ENCLOSED” clearly marked on the face of the envelope.

At the time named above such bids will be opened publicly and will be referred to the City Engineer and City Council for tabulation and review.   The City Council will meet in City Hall, 20 N Maple, in said City on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM to pass upon the same.

Specifications for such bids are on file in the office of the City Engineer, where the same may be examined.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part of the bid, or to accept a bidder other than the lowest in case it seems advisable to said City Council so to do.  No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of opening thereof.  By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to material products and supplies found or produced within the State of South Dakota.

The City of Watertown, South Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Dated at Watertown, South Dakota this 3 rd day of September, 2026.

Justin Petersen
City Engineer

Publication Date/Time:
9/10/2026 12:00 AM
Publication Information:
Watertown Current
Closing Date/Time:
9/22/2026 3:00 PM
Submittal Information:
Sealed Bids
Bid Opening Information:
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Contact Person:
Caitlyn German, Project Manager
Business Hours:
M-F 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Related Documents:

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOT MIX
ASPHALT AND COLD MIX ASPHALT
HOT MIX AND COLD MIX: The City is taking bids for an indefinite amount of hot mix asphalt material to be
hauled from the asphalt plant, and for cold mix asphalt material to be hauled from designated facility. Typically, the
City would expect to use up to 1,500 ton of hot mix asphalt, and up to 100 ton of cold mix asphalt per year. The
asphalt materials purchased by the City are to be accumulated for the year 2027, and the contract will terminate
December 31, 2027.
The preferred hot mix shall comply with South Dakota Department of Transportation specifications for Class E
Material, Type 1 Aggregate Material, the asphalt cement shall be PG 58-28. Asphalt percentage shall be 6.5 to 7
percent. The City will also consider and accept other South Dakota Department of Transportation approved asphalt
mix designs, provided they are suitable for the intended application and meet all applicable SDDOT specifications.
The City will coordinate quantities and material hauling, with the successful bidder.
The cold mix asphalt material shall comply with South Dakota Department of Transportation specifications for
Class E, Type 1 Aggregate Material; the asphalt used shall be MC-800, unless otherwise specified. Asphalt
percentage shall be 6.5 to 7 percent. The City will also consider and accept other South Dakota Department of
Transportation approved asphalt mix designs, provided they are suitable for the intended application and meet all
applicable SDDOT specifications. The City will haul the material from the successful bidder's stockpile as required.
Hot Mix Asphalt shall be available for pickup or delivery between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, unless otherwise directed by the Street Superintendent. The successful bidder shall maintain the
capability to produce, load, and provide material for pickup or delivery during these designated hours. Deliveries
shall be made in quantities of not less than ten (10) tons and shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of the
City's order.
Bid prices for Asphalt picked up by the City shall reflect a discount from the supplier's current daily posted price
for the mix being produced on the date of purchase.
Payment requests must be submitted by the 18th of the month for payment to be made on the 10th of the following
month. Payments will be made at no other time.
All applicable taxes shall be included in each unit bid price.

ITEM DESCRIPTION BIDDER WILL SUPPLY BIDDER WILL NOT SUPPLY PRICE REDUCTION ($ PER TON)
1 HOT MIX ASPHALT - PICK UP BY CITY
2 COLD MIX ASPHALT - PICK UP BY CITY
ITEM DESCRIPTION BIDDER WILL SUPPLY BIDDER WILL NOT SUPPLY PRICE ($ PER TON)
1A HOT MIX ASPHALT - DELIVERED
2A COLD MIX ASPHALT - DELIVERED

PROPOSAL
HOT MIX AND COLD MIX ASPHALT
City of Watertown, South Dakota
The undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the specifications on file in the office of the City Finance
Officer, do hereby propose to furnish the following items, in accordance with said specifications, to the City of
Watertown, South Dakota, for the following amounts:
BIDDER BIDDER PRICE
WILL WILL NOT REDUCTION
ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY SUPPLY ($ PER TON)
1 HOT MIX ASPHALT - PICK UP BY CITY
2 COLD MIX ASPHALT - PICK UP BY CITY
BIDDER BIDDER
PRICE
WILL WILL NOT
($ PER TON)
ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY SUPPLY
1A HOT MIX ASPHALT - DELIVERED
2A COLD MIX ASPHALT - DELIVERED
Dated this ____ day of September , 2026.
Respectfully submitted:
BIDDER: Address
By:
(Signature)
Phone Number( )
Name
(Please Type or Print) Fax Number ( )
Email

SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
ITEM #1
Bids will be received for furnishing 50,000 gallons, more or less, of unleaded gasoline, with a minimum octane
content of 87. Said gasoline shall be obtained from supplier's pumps or delivered. The delivered price shall be for
unleaded gasoline delivered, as required, to the municipal airport, Street Division shop, Park and Rec maintenance
shop, and occasionally to equipment on various projects within the City. The bidder must bid both the pump price
and 250 gallons or more delivered price. ITEM #1b is the same ITEM #1a except that ITEM #1b fuel will be 10%
ethanol blend unleaded gasoline (90 gallons gasoline and 10 gallons ethanol).
ITEM #2
Bids will be received for furnishing 30,000 gallons, more or less, of 10% ethanol blend unleaded gasoline (90
gallons gasoline and 10 gallons ethanol), with a minimum octane content of 89. Said gasoline shall be obtained
from supplier's pumps or delivered. The delivered price shall be for unleaded gasoline delivered, as required, to the
municipal airport, Street Division shop, Park and Rec maintenance shop, and occasionally to equipment on various
projects within the City. The bidder must bid both the pump price and 250 gallons or more delivered price.
ITEM #3
Bids will be received for furnishing E15 ethanol blend unleaded gasoline when available at the supplier's pumps.
The E15 gasoline shall meet the requirements of the industry standard specifications for gasoline (ASTM D5798-
19b).
ITEM #4
Bids will be received for furnishing E30 ethanol blend unleaded gasoline when available at the supplier's pumps.
The E30 gasoline shall meet the requirements of the industry standard specifications for gasoline (ASTM D5798-
19b).
ITEM #5
Bids will be received for furnishing E85 ethanol blend unleaded gasoline when available at the supplier's pumps.
The E85 gasoline shall meet the requirements of the industry standard specifications for gasoline (ASTM D5798-
19b).
ITEM #6
Bids will be received for furnishing 1,000 gallons, more or less, of premium unleaded gasoline, with a minimum
octane content of 91. Said gasoline shall be obtained from supplier's pumps.
ITEM #7
Bids will be received for furnishing 20,000 gallons, more or less, of ASTM No. 1-D diesel fuel meeting the
requirements of the Industry Standard Specifications for diesel fuel (ASTM D-975). The maximum % wt. of sulfur
shall be .05. Said diesel fuel shall be obtained from supplier's pumps or delivered. The delivered price shall be for
No. 1-D diesel fuel delivered, as required, to the municipal airport, street division and sanitary landfill and
occasionally to equipment on various projects within the City. The bidder must bid pump price and 250 gallons or
more delivered price.
ITEM #8
Bids will be received for furnishing 70,000 gallons, more or less, of ASTM No. 2-D diesel fuel meeting the
requirements of the Industry Standard Specifications for diesel fuel (ASTM D-975). The maximum % wt. of sulfur
shall be .05. Said diesel fuel shall be obtained from supplier's pumps or delivered. The delivered price shall be for
No. 2-D diesel fuel delivered, as required, to the municipal airport, street division and sanitary landfill and

occasionally to equipment on various projects within the City. The bidder must bid pump price and 250 gallons or
more delivered price.
ITEM #9
Bids will be received for furnishing ASTM 1-D and No. 2-D diesel fuel blend when available at the supplier's
pumps during cold weather conditions. The blend shall be 50/50 (50% No. 2-D diesel fuel and 50% No. 1-D diesel
fuel. The blended fuels shall meet the requirements of the industry standard specifications for diesel fuel (ASTM D-
975). The maximum % wt. of sulfur shall be .05. The bid price shall be the price per gallon for No. 1-D and No. 2-
D diesel fuel blend.
ITEM #10
Bids will be received for furnishing commercial propane gas available for pickup and/or delivery to City facilities as
requested. Propane shall meet the requirements of ASTM D1835, Standard Specification for Liquefied Petroleum
(LP) Gases, for HD-5 Propane. The propane shall be suitable for use in stationary heating equipment, vehicles, and
other propane-fueled equipment owned or operated by the City. The bid price shall be the price per gallon for bulk
propane delivered to City-owned tanks and/or the price per gallon for bulk propane picked up by the City. Bids shall
also include pricing for propane supplied in cylinders (bottled propane). Cylinder pricing shall be provided by
cylinder size and shall include exchange and/or refill pricing, as applicable. Cylinders shall comply with all
applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and be furnished in a safe operating condition.
ITEM #11
Bids will be received for furnishing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) available for pickup by the City and/or delivery to
City facilities as requested. DEF shall meet the requirements of ISO 22241 standards for Diesel Exhaust Fluid and
be certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) DEF Certification Program, ensuring compatibility with
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems used in diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. The DEF supplied
shall consist of 32.5 percent high-purity automotive-grade urea and 67.5 percent deionized water and shall be free of
contaminants that may damage SCR systems or related components. The bid price shall be the price per gallon for
bulk DEF supplied to the City. Bidders shall also provide pricing for packaged DEF, including but not limited to
2.5-gallon containers, 55-gallon drums, 275-gallon totes, and 330-gallon totes, as applicable.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The fuel to be obtained from the supplier's pump shall be available 24 hours a day.
Deliveries will be made in quantities of 250 gallons or more within 24 hours after the order is placed.
Payment requests must be submitted by the 18th of the month for payment to be made on the 10th of the following
month. Payments will be made at no other time.
All bid items shall be awarded to one bidder.
Bid prices shall be a price reduction from the stated pump price applied to all supplied fuel.
The bidder shall submit his bid on any or all items in a sealed envelope marked "Petroleum Products Bid".
The bidder must have facilities, which provide 24-hour service as to enable City vehicles to acquire fuel on a 24-
hour basis. Facilities must be located within the City limits of Watertown.
Applicable state and federal taxes are to be applied to the reduced price.
Bids are for fuels to be received in 2027, and the contract will terminate December 31, 2027.
Printed tickets will be provided with each purchase indicating the following information:
1. Department card number
2. Location of facility
3. Date and time of purchase
4. Number of gallons
5. Type of fuel
Monthly statements shall be submitted to the City Finance Office along with the following information:
1. Vehicle number
2. Department
3. Date and time of purchase
4. Average price per gallon to City
5. Number of gallons purchased
6. Type of fuel
7. State tax per purchase (some vehicles taxed and some are not)
8. Total cost of each purchase by vehicle
9. Total cost of monthly purchase by department and vehicle
For more information or questions, contact the City Finance Office at 605-882-6203.

ITEM DESCRIPTION BIDDER WILL SUPPLY BIDDER WILL NOT SUPPLY PRICE REDUCTION ( $ PER GALLON)
1a UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 Octane)
1b 10% ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 Octane)
2 10% ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE (89 Octane)
3 E15 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
4 E30 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
5 E85 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
6 PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE (91 Octane)
7a DIESEL FUEL NO. 1-D
7b DIESEL FUEL NO. 1-D (With Dye)
8a DIESEL FUEL NO. 2-D
8b DIESEL FUEL NO. 2-D (With Dye)
9a DIESEL FUEL 50/50 BLEND
9b DIESEL FUEL 50/50 BLEND (With Dye)
10 LP GAS (PROPANE)
11 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)

PROPOSAL
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
City of Watertown, South Dakota
The undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the specifications hereby propose to furnish the year's supply
of gasoline and diesel fuel as indicated on the table below, per specifications, for the following price reduction
applied to each type of fuel to be supplied:
BIDDER PRICE
BIDDER WILL REDUCTION
WILL NOT ( $ PER
ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY SUPPLY GALLON)
1a UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 Octane)
1b 10% ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 Octane)
2 10% ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE (89 Octane)
3 E15 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
4 E30 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
5 E85 ETHANOL BLEND UNLEADED GASOLINE
6 PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE (91 Octane)
7a DIESEL FUEL NO. 1-D
7b DIESEL FUEL NO. 1-D (With Dye)
8a DIESEL FUEL NO. 2-D
8b DIESEL FUEL NO. 2-D (With Dye)
9a DIESEL FUEL 50/50 BLEND
9b DIESEL FUEL 50/50 BLEND (With Dye)
10 LP GAS (PROPANE)
11 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
Dated this ____ day of September , 2026.
Respectfully submitted:
BIDDER: Address
By:
(Signature)
Phone Number( )
Name
(Please Type or Print) Fax Number ( )
Email

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROCK SALT,
CALCIUM CHLORIDE, AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
The successful bidder shall supply up to 800 ton of rock salt. All delivery costs shall be included in the price per
ton. The salt shall be delivered F.O.B. to the City Street Division at 730 Arrow Ave NE.
The successful bidder shall supply up to 15 ton of bagged calcium chloride. 50lb bags are preferred. All delivery
costs shall be included in the price per ton and shall be delivered F.O.B. to the City Street Division at 730 Arrow
Ave NE.
The successful bidder shall supply up to 15 ton of bagged magnesium chloride. 50lb bags are preferred. All delivery
costs shall be included in the price per ton and shall be delivered F.O.B. to the City Street Division at 730 Arrow
Ave NE.

PROPOSAL
ROCK SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
City of Watertown, South Dakota
The undersigned bidder has examined the specifications, and proposes to furnish the salt and calcium chloride for
the following sums:
Rock Salt Up to 800 ton at $ /ton = $
Calcium Chloride Up to 15 ton at $ /ton = $
Magnesium Chloride Up to 15 ton at $ /ton = $
Dated this ____ day of September , 2026.
Respectfully submitted:
BIDDER: Address
By:
(Signature)
Phone Number( )
Name
(Please Type or Print) Fax Number ( )
Email

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