Commission approves purchase of two oil trucks, awards road-oil contract and OKs interlocal fee numbers

The Millard County Commission approved two procurement actions and authorized preliminary interlocal fee numbers for possible regional road-oil services.

Road supervisor Brandon presented bids for truck beds and oil-distribution services. Commissioners moved to purchase two oil trucks from Christensen Enterprises at an amount discussed in the record (approximately $450,000 for the two trucks). Brandon said the county has used the same truck models previously and local mechanics are familiar with them.

On the road-surfacing side, the commission reviewed two bids for chip-and-oil work. New Rock was the low bidder (discussed in the meeting as about $53,069 per ton), and commissioners awarded the contract to New Rock, noting logistical issues (the county has limited holding space for heated oil and runs trucks at about 160–170°F during runs).

Commissioners also reviewed a draft interlocal template and a proposed fee schedule for offering spreading services to other counties. They debated whether to adopt a formal county fee schedule or use individual interlocal agreements; the body approved the proposed fee numbers and directed staff to circulate a draft interlocal for interested jurisdictions and return for formal execution once a partner signs.

Quotes and context: Road supervisor Brandon said of the trucks and equipment, "They're not something we don't know about... it's going to be a big benefit to us." Commissioners emphasized scheduling and holding-time challenges for oil deliveries.

Next steps: staff will finalize procurement paperwork, execute contracts with the approved vendors and circulate the draft interlocal agreement and fee schedule to neighboring counties for signature and future agenda action for formal interlocal execution.