Staff Memo to Council for Bulk Fuel Agreement

City of Apache Junction 
       
 
 
Home of the Superstition Mountains 
 
                           
 
DATE: 
 
JUNE 15, 2026 
 
TO:  
 
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 
  
THROUGH: 
BRYANT POWELL, CITY MANAGER 
 
FROM:  
 
MIKE LOGGINS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 
 
 
 
SUBJECT:  
BULK FUEL AGREEMENT 
 
Summary 
Before the Council is an agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Petroleum 
Traders Corporation for the purchase and delivery of bulk fuel for an initial one-year term 
in an amount not to exceed $900,000. The agreement includes four automatic one-year 
renewal options. 
 
Background/Discussion  
The City purchases bulk fuel for use in its fleet and equipment operations. The current bulk 
fuel contract expires on June 30, 2026. To obtain competitive pricing and ensure a 
reliable fuel supply, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for bulk fuel services. 
On May 11, 2026, the City received two responses to the RFP. Staff evaluated the 
proposals and determined that Petroleum Traders Corporation provided the best overall 
value to the City based on pricing and service considerations. 
Based on current fuel usage and pricing, the proposed agreement with Petroleum 
Traders Corporation is expected to reduce the City's annual bulk fuel costs by 
approximately $10,000 compared to the current contract. Funding for fuel purchases is 
included in the City's adopted budget and will be paid from the applicable operating 
funds. 
 
Recommendation 
Staff recommends that the Council approve the agreement authorizing the City to 
contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation for the purchase and delivery of bulk fuel in 
an amount not to exceed $900,000 for an initial one-year term with four automatic one-
year renewal options.