Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Manhattan Beach, CA, (The City) is interested in receiving bids for bulk gasoline and biodiesel motor fuel on an as required basis. All fuel products shall comply with local, state (CARB) and federal rules, regulations, specifications, codes and requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for all elements of product delivery including vehicle operation, safety and maintenance, environmental protection, and training or certification of delivery personnel as appropriate. The City is committed to support alternative fuel products when such products meet: (1) EPA minimum requirements; (2) are fully endorsed for use by auto manufacturers, and; (3) prices are competitive in relationship to non-alternative fuels, particularly diesel. As such, the City has opted to use B10 biodiesel fuel for its current diesel-powered vehicles. Consequently, other types will not be considered at this time. A. Fuels shall be identified as follows: 1) Regular Unleaded, 87-Octane* 2) Mid-Grade Unleaded, 89-Octane* 3) Clear CARB B10 Biodiesel, 45-Cetane Rating minimum *The octane ratings are exclusive of any additives and are subject to the following specifications: B. Gasoline characteristics: 1) Octane Rating shall be determined using (R+M)/2 methods 2) All fuels shall be blended for climatic conditions and local requirements (i.e. summer/winter blends).
