LEGAL NOTICEAdvertisement for Invitation for BidsSeptember 1, 2026Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-055/CG) Term Contract for Aviation Fuel for Jack Brooks Regional Airport.  Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County website, https://jeffersoncountytx.gov/Purchasing/ or by calling 409-835-8593.Bids are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the bid number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box.  Bidders shall forward an original and to ( 2 ) copies of their bid to the address shown below.  Jefferson County does not accept bids submitted electronically.  Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Jefferson County Purchasing Department (1st  Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, at the time and date below.  Bidders are invited to attend the sealed bid opening.BID NAME:        Term Contract for Aviation Fuel for Jack Brooks Regional AirportBID NUMBER: (IFB 26-055/CG)DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, October 7, 2026MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department 1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor Beaumont, Texas  77701Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist at 409-835-8593 or via email at: Cynthia.greene@jeffersoncountytx.gov.   If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or via email at deb.clark@jeffersoncountytx.gov. Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE/ACDBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), Small Business Concerns (HUBZone) and Veteran Heroes United In Business (VetHUB) to participate in the bidding process. Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date at 409-835-8593.All interested firms are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid.Bidders are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire invitation, as failure to return and/or complete all required documentation will result in a response being declared as non-responsive.                                                                                                                          Deborah L. Clark, Purchasing AgentJefferson County, Texas