The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved a fuel contract with Keystone Cooperative for the Street Department last Monday, selecting reliability and single-source supply over a lower-priced bid.
The decision came two weeks after the board received two competing bids and took them under advisement for review by Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt.
Two companies submitted proposals:
Al Warren Oil Company from Bensenville, IL gave a price for gasoline at $1.9075 per gallon and diesel at $2.3450 per gallon. The price is based on the amount ordered plus applicable taxes.
Keystone Cooperative provided a bid for gasoline at $2.0960 per gallon and diesel fuel at $2.3851 per gallon.
Despite Keystone's slightly higher pricing, Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt recommended the company based on several operational advantages. Keystone can provide fuel from a single source, while Al Warren would need to use three different suppliers. This reduces supply chain risk if problems arise. He said Keystone offered stronger guarantees on delivery times, an important consideration for city operations.
Marquardt noted that Al Warren's bid did not include tax charges, making the true cost comparison unclear.
The board accepted Marquardt's recommendation and approved the Keystone Cooperative contract.
The Street Department regularly bids out fuel contracts to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining reliable service. The contracts cover fuel needs for street maintenance vehicles, snowplows, and other city street operations equipment.
USDA opens enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
Knox County farm to be featured at Indiana State Fair
Lawrence County election lottery coming up
City of Lawrenceville takes possession of old school building
Illinois AG still looking into dispatchers in Edgar County case
Work begins on OCC Science Labs project
One dead after Knox County collision
Flood warning extended for Embarras River at Lawrenceville
New online portal brings transparency to Indiana gas prices during declared energy emergency
Sumner police officer placed on administrative leave
Storm system rolls through region
Multiple charges filed against out of county man in Lawrence County
Two from Lawrence County receive prison terms
Two Lawrence County senior centers to reopen
CUSD #20 welcomes two new principals
Vincennes Police investigate business scams
Arson arrest made in Lawrence County
