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Duchesne County OKs purchase of propane tanks for new Road Department site
Summary
The County awarded a $59,572 contract to Mountain West Propane for three 2,000‑gallon tanks for the new Roads Department facility; the purchase was approved unanimously and funded from Fund 41.
Duchesne County commissioners approved the purchase of three propane tanks for the new Road Department location, selecting Mountain West Propane’s $59,572 bid. Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins presented multiple quotes and noted price differences among vendors during the July 13 meeting.
Commissioner Tracy Killian moved to accept Mountain West Propane’s proposal; Commissioner Jeff Chugg seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. According to the staff presentation, the County solicited multiple quotes: Big T Propane quoted $78,929.03 for three 1,990‑gallon tanks, Mountain West quoted $59,572 for three 2,000‑gallon tanks, and an over‑the‑phone quote from Ferrel Gas was reported at roughly $24,000–$26,000 per tank. The Commission directed funding from Fund 41 for the purchase.
The approval authorizes procurement and installation work as described in the Mountain West proposal. No public comment was recorded on the purchase; commissioners voted in favor of the motion with Commissioners Killian, Chugg, and Chairman Greg Miles voting aye.
The procurement vote resolves this capital purchase; next steps are contract execution and scheduling installation at the new Road Department site.
