County approves one‑year propane services contract with Sandhills Propane for 23 facilities, not to exceed $144,800
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Property management staff said the county has propane tanks at 23 sites and uses about 50,000 gallons annually. Commissioners approved a one‑year contract with Superior Plus Energy Services (DBA Sandhills Propane) at a not‑to‑exceed cost of $144,800, citing a bid 6 cents lower than state contract pricing.
Gene Boles, property management director, asked the board to approve a one‑year propane services contract with Superior Plus Energy Services, Inc., doing business as Sandhills Propane, for delivery and service at 23 county facilities. Boles told commissioners the county maintains propane tanks at 23 sites for heating and generator fuel and uses approximately 50,000 gallons per year.
Boles said the county solicited bids and received an offer 6 cents below state contract pricing; the recommended award is for an amount not to exceed $144,800 for the year. Commissioners approved the contract and authorized the chair to sign. The funds are budgeted in the county’s propane line item for FY 2026.
