In response to the continued increase in the Diesel Price Index resulting from the ongoing global fuel crisis, a Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) provision will be reinstated in the 2026–2027 Bid Hourly Contract, the Province has informed bidders.
This adjustment is intended to ensure fairness and transparency by accounting for significant and sustained fluctuations in diesel fuel costs that are beyond the control of either party. The reinstated Fuel Cost Adjustment will be applied in accordance with the terms and methodology outlined below:
Manitoba’s Set Price for fuel, based on the Manitoba Monthly Diesel Fuel Price Index, will be established using the December 2025 price of 1.087. In accordance with the contract specifications, the fuel cost adjustment will be applied to the bid rate for hourly equipment for payment purposes and will take effect immediately, will not apply retroactively (will not apply to previous invoices) and will apply to all ongoing and unprocessed Bid Hourly Equipment Rentals.
Please refer to the Fuel Cost Adjustment specification here.
Bidders are requested to carefully review the revised contract provisions and ensure that their submissions acknowledge the reinstated Fuel Cost Adjustment mechanism.
