DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Purchase Fuel From State Of Minnesota Fuel Consortium Program
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County has experienced significant variability in fuel spot market prices in the past; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is offering participants in the Fuel Consortium Program (Consortium) an opportunity to purchase fuel on a fixed price basis for a period from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, the fixed prices available under the Consortium are expected to be lower than prices available through the spot market; and
WHEREAS, purchasing fuel on a fixed price basis will ensure accurate County budget planning and budget stability; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County holds a cooperative purchase agreement with the State of Minnesota that allows the County to purchase from vendors under contract with the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the use of the Consortium will reduce Dakota County administrative costs associated with the competitive bidding process and avoid duplication of activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate, to purchase 70% (127,000 gallons) of the County’s estimated unleaded fuel needs and 70% (102,000 gallons) of the County’s estimated diesel fuel needs for a period from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028, through the State of Minnesota Fuel Consortium Program, at the rates approved by the State of Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Manager, or delegate to purchase the remaining amount of fuel necessary for County operations from the State Spot Price Program or through local spot price vendors.
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BACKGROUND
In 2026, Dakota County participated in the 19th year of the State of Minnesota Fuel Consortium Program (Consortium), which provides an option to...
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