County awards aviation fuel contract to AV Fuel; staff says prices should fall and vendor will provide truck
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Summary
Aransas County approved a notice of award to AV Fuel Corporation for airport aviation fuel supply and later authorized a contract that staff said will reduce avgas and jet fuel prices and include a no‑cost fuel truck in the vendor’s bid.
Aransas County Commissioners Court approved a notice of award and authorized a one‑year contract with AV Fuel Corporation for aviation fuel supply and credit card processing, with up to four consecutive one‑year renewal options.
County staff told the court that AV Fuel’s bid is expected to reduce the price per gallon for avgas by about $0.35 and jet fuel by roughly $0.40–$0.50 per gallon on average. Staff also said AV Fuel will provide a fuel truck as part of the agreement; the county currently pays about $650 per month for a truck under the existing Phillips‑branded provider.
Why it matters: Lower fuel prices and the inclusion of a no‑cost truck could reduce operating costs at the airport and save money for local pilots and businesses that rely on airport fuel sales.
Discussion and action: The court approved the notice of award to AV Fuel and separately authorized the county judge to sign the final contract; commissioners asked that the effective contract date be updated from May 27 to the actual signing date. Staff said authorizing the contract allowed signing at any point after the court action.
Votes: Commissioner Cheney — Aye; Commissioner Castorlein — Aye; Commissioner Russo — Aye; Commissioner Dupnik — Aye; Judge Garza — Aye.
