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Commissioners accept Valley fuel bid, approve contract and plan for on‑site tank
Summary
Treasure County commissioners accepted Valley's bid for gasoline, diesel and propane, directed staff to contract for 4,000 gallons at the vendor's contract price and approved placing a leased dyed‑diesel tank at the county yard to improve accessibility and reduce tax‑refund paperwork.
Treasure County commissioners on June 19 approved a fuel contract with Valley after a vendor explained contract pricing, dyed‑fuel logistics and options to host a leased tank on county property.
The vendor told the board that the county would likely pay somewhat less under a multi‑month contract and that a leased 1,000‑gallon tank at the county yard would give county vehicles 24/7 access to dyed (tax‑exempt) diesel. "On the contract price, it would be a little less," the vendor said when describing contract pricing and patronage, and he added he would "work with you guys on that" to avoid leftover gallons at contract end.
Commissioner (speaker 4) moved to accept Valley's bid for gasoline, diesel and propane and to contract for 4,000 gallons at the vendor's contract price while arranging for a leased tank at the county yard; another commissioner seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Commissioners and the vendor also discussed operational details: whether the county would operate red (clear) or dyed diesel, tax‑refund filing options and state containment rules for tanks over certain capacities. The vendor noted some pumps dispense premium diesel and that an internal contract price could be lower than day‑of rack pricing. County staff was tasked with coordinating placement details and confirming tank installation and any required containment, permits or EPA‑certified service arrangements.
The board noted practical benefits and risks: commissioners said an on‑site tank would reduce travel time to fill graders and trucks and would discourage misuse of county fuel if appropriate controls are added; staff cautioned that tanks above 1,500 gallons require containment. Commissioners directed staff to follow up with the vendor and affected county employees about location, pad preparation and a contract that protects the county should gallons remain at the end of the term.
The matter will return to staff for implementation details and to confirm the contract language and effective dates. If any permits or additional approvals are required, staff will present those to the board.
