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Tolland council waives bid process to let town lock in diesel and heating‑oil prices

Tolland Town Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Council unanimously adopted a resolution to authorize a bid waiver so the town and Board of Education can purchase diesel and heating oil for fiscal year 2026–27 when prices are favorable; staff said locking in current prices (about $2.60–$2.66/gal) could save an estimated $10,000–$20,000.

The Tolland Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to adopt a resolution waiving the competitive bid timeline so the town and Board of Education can pursue a bulk purchase of diesel and heating oil for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract period.

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