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Council approves fuel purchase from Pawnee County Co-op with lower per-gallon rates
Summary
The council approved a contract rate lock-in with the Pawnee County Co-op for clear and red diesel (Feb. 1–Oct. 31, 2026), with clear diesel at $2.96/gal and red diesel at $2.70/gal; total gallons will be set by staff and a council member recused from the discussion.
The Larned City Council voted Feb. 2 to approve a rate lock-in and purchase arrangement with the Pawnee County Co-op for fuel supplies covering Feb. 1–Oct. 31, 2026.
City staff reported the Co-op was the only bidder and offered clear diesel at $2.96 per gallon (compared with $3.06 in 2025) and red diesel at $2.70 per gallon (compared with $2.80 in 2025). Councilmember Jason Murray moved to approve the purchase and rate lock-in; Councilmember Sharon McGinness seconded and the motion passed. Councilmember Kim Barnes recused from the discussion.
A Pawnee County Co-op representative identified in the transcript as "Barnes of the Pawnee County Co-op" told the council that "if the amount that is contracted is not used, the City will not be charged for the full contract amount," noting flexibility in contract billing. Staff will decide how many gallons to contract based on operational needs and budget considerations.
Because the bid was sole-sourced (the Co-op was the only respondent), the contract authorizes staff to set quantities within the locked unit price. The council record shows the motion passed but does not include a roll-call tally in the transcript. The matter will be administered by city staff under the approved terms.
