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Board tables decision on replacing underground fuel tanks after cost concerns
Summary
A proposed $1.04 million contract to replace underground fuel tanks with above-ground tanks at transportation was tabled so staff can seek additional bids and clarify sizing and pricing.
The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees tabled a proposal to replace the district’s aging underground fuel tanks after board members expressed concern about the projected cost and procurement path.
Why it matters: transportation fuel infrastructure affects the district’s fleet operations; replacement of near-30-year-old tanks is necessary before end of life but involves significant procurement and safety considerations.
Mister Figueroa, a district staff member presenting the item, told the board the current fuel tanks "are about 30 years old, so they'll be…
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