Board approves single-source fuel contract with Walters Demick Petroleum for 2025–26
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Summary
After a single bid opening for district fuel purchases, the board approved Walters Demick Petroleum as the district’s fuel provider for 2025–26; the vendor offered per-gallon discounts and will supply diesel and unleaded fuel under the recommended award.
Marshall Public Schools awarded the district’s 2025–26 fuel-purchasing contract to Walters Demick Petroleum after that company was the lone bidder in a July 28 bid opening.
District staff reported that Walters Demick Petroleum offered discounts of 20¢ per gallon for unleaded gasoline and 35¢ per gallon for diesel. The board approved the recommendation to designate Walters Demick Petroleum as the district’s provider for the 2025–26 school year. The motion was moved by Derek Allen and seconded by Jerry Underhill and passed by voice vote.
Board members and meeting participants noted Walters Demick’s history of supporting Marshall schools; one speaker remarked that Walters Demick is a long-time supporter and taxpayer in the district. No alternative bids were recorded at the public opening.
The contract award is conditioned on the formal procurement documents and standard vendor requirements; specific contract duration, start date and insurance or warranty provisions were not read into the public record during the meeting.