Perry County tables county supply and fuel bids pending vendor response

Perry County commissioners tabled the county supply bids and fuel bids at their Dec. 31 meeting after county staff reported that a vendor had not responded to questions necessary for award consideration.

Speaker 1 noted that a rock-purchasing spreadsheet had been circulated and that the fuel bid packet included an option from a vendor called Synergy. The board discussed fixed and flex pricing options; Speaker 1 said a fixed-price diesel bid previously offered at a much lower number was no longer available and that current fixed pricing was reported in the packet. Because vendor Andrew had not answered follow-up questions, Speaker 1 moved to table the supply bids until the next meeting. Speaker 3 seconded and the board voted to table the bids.

The board set the next meeting for Jan. 5 at 9:00 a.m., at which staff expects to report vendor responses and additional bid details.