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Board selects Western Cooperative for district fuel contract after debate over price and convenience
Summary
Trustees chose Western Cooperative for the district's fuel supply after weighing per-gallon discounts against vendor proximity and access for route buses; the motion passed following discussion about typical fueling patterns.
The Sidney High School Board voted to award the district's fuel contract to Western Cooperative following discussion about price and convenience for route buses.
Superintendent (S2) presented three bids: Miller's Corner (effective ~20'cent discount depending on posted price), Western Cooperative (effective ~20'cent discount with confirmed payment terms), and Town Pump (12'cent discount with statewide fueling access). Trustees debated whether the slightly higher convenience of in-town vendors outweighed marginal differences in discount rates; transportation needs for route buses and typical fueling patterns were central to the discussion.
After discussion, Superintendent (S2) moved to select Western Cooperative (referred to in the packet as Western Choice). A motion was seconded, and the board voted to approve the award.
The board directed transportation staff to execute the vendor agreement and post procurement records; trustees emphasized that proximity to bus routes and operational convenience influenced the decision as much as per-gallon price.
Next steps include completing contract paperwork and notifying vendors; the transportation department will report back to the board with contract documentation.
