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Buckfield selects Strong Propane for propane, Dead River for heating oil for winter

Town of Buckfield Select Board · October 29, 2025
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Summary

The Town of Buckfield Select Board voted to accept Strong Propane—s bid for propane service and Dead River—s bid for heating oil for the coming winter after reviewing three proposals. Board members discussed tank changeover, emergency delivery commitments and automatic delivery procedures before approving the vendors by voice vote.

The Town of Buckfield Select Board voted Oct. 7 to accept Strong Propane—s proposal for propane service and Dead River—s proposal for heating oil for the 2025—2026 winter season.

The board reviewed three bids submitted in response to a fuel RFP. Dead River proposed a fixed price of $1.61 per gallon for propane and $2.65 per gallon for heating oil. Strong Propane offered a fixed propane price of $1.49 per gallon (and a variable option consisting of a fixed margin of $0.35 per gallon over cost) and said it would supply and set…

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