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Bio-Diesel
Specifications
 All fuel should meet applicable standards as stated in ASTM D 6751-07b and should be blended prior to delivery.
Fees/Taxes
 •  The rack used for pricing the float/indexed base pricing structure is the Albany, NY.
•  All pricing will be based on Friday edition of the New York Journal of Commerce
     each week, which reflects prices at the close of business on the proceeding Thursday.
•  This is obtained from an average of the low and high prices for Thursday.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Bio-Heat
Specifications

•  Blend of Bio-Diesel and heating oil (or No. 2  Fuel Oil) for off road, non-taxable
     heating applications. 
•  Bio-Heat to conform to the requirements for No. 2 Fuel Oil (see No. 2 Fuel Oil) &
      ASTM D6751 for Bio-Diesel portion (see Bio-Diesel).
pricing
 •  The rack used for pricing the float/indexed base pricing structure is Albany, NY.
•  All pricing will be based on Friday edition of the New York Journal of Commerce
     each week, which reflects prices at the close of business on the proceeding Thursday.
•  This is obtained from an average of the low and high prices for Thursday.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Fuel Oil No. 1 - Burning Oil (Kerosene)
Specifications
 Oil to be furnished shall conform to the detailed requirements for Fuel Oils - Table 1 Tentative Specification for Fuel Oils ASTM Designation D396 latest revision for No. 1 Oil.
PRicing
 •  The rack used for pricing the float/indexed base pricing structure is Albany, NY.
•  All pricing will be based on Friday edition of the New York Journal of Commerce
     each week, which reflects prices at the  close of business on the proceeding Thursday.
•  This is obtained from an average of the low and high prices for Thursday.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Fuel Oil No. 2 - Fuel Oil
Specifications
 To conform to the requirements in Fuel Oils - Table 1 Tentative Specification for Fuel Oils for No.2 Fuel Oil and in addition the following requirements shall be met:
      •  Ash content, maximum 0.02% by weight
      •  Copper strip corrosion No. 3
      •  Cetane No. (minimum) 40
PRicing
 •  The rack used for pricing the float/indexed base pricing structure is Albany, NY.
•  All pricing will be based on Friday edition of the New York Journal of Commerce
     each week, which reflects prices at the  close of business on the proceeding Thursday.
•  This is obtained from an average of the low and high prices for Thursday.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Fuel Oil No. 4 - Fuel Oil
Specifications
 To conform to the requirements in Fuel Oils - Table 1 Tentative Specification for Fuel Oils for No.4 Fuel Oil
PRicing
 The rack used for pricing is 1% -  Boston, MA.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Fuel Oil No. 6 - Fuel Oil
Specifications
 To conform to the requirements in Fuel Oils - Table 1 Tentative Specification for Fuel Oils for No.6 Fuel Oil and in addition the following requirements shall be met:
      •  Sulfur - Max %: 2% max (unless otherwise specified)
PRicing
 The rack used for pricing 2%  - Boston, MA.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Liquid Petroleum Gas Propane (LP)
Specifications
 •  The gas furnished shall be of such a consistency as to be competitive in the trade.
•  It shall have a vapor pressure that will insure its uninterrupted consumption during
     all temperature conditions that may be expected at the using agencies or institutions.
•  It shall contain an odorizing agent of such concentration as to insure its positive 
     identification.
Equipment Installation
 All installation (if required) must conform to the Vermont State Fire Marshall regulations.
PRicing
 The rack used for pricing is the Selkirk, NY.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and clearly state the product type purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Specifications
 All fuel is to conform to ASTM D-975 with the following requirements:
      •  Cetane Rating: 45 minimum
      •  Sulfur Content: 500 parts per million
      •  Filterability: .05% water and sediment maximum
Dye
 Red for tax exempt per IRS rules.
Diesel Blends

•  Any location may request a specific blend at any time.
•  All blends will be with No. 1 Low Sulfur Kerosene.
•  If the blend is not specified the following will apply:

       Vermont Agency of Transportation Locations:
          •  October 1 to March 31 - 90% diesel/10% Kerosene
          •  April 1 to September 31 - 100% diesel

       All Other Locations:
          •  October 1 to December 15 - 70% diesel/30% kerosene
          •  December 16 to March 1 - 50% diesel/50% kerosene
          •  March 2 to march 31 - 70% diesel/30% kerosene
          •  April 1 to October 1 - 100% diesel
PRicing
 •  The rack used for pricing is Albany, NY.
•  All pricing will be based on Friday edition of the New York Journal of Commerce
     each week, which reflects prices at the  close of business on the proceeding Thursday.
•  This is obtained from an average of the low and high prices for Thursday.
Invoicing
 All invoices must identify the blend delivered and should state "Dyed Diesel Fuel, Nontaxable Use Only, Penalty for Taxable Use".
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.

Unleaded Gasoline
Specifications
 The minimum octane rating of gasoline supplied under this contract shall be as follows:
      •  Regular Unleaded #87
      •  Mid Grade Unleaded #89
      •  Premium Unleaded #93
PRicing
 The rack used for pricing the Resellers Retail Rack for Albany, NY.
Invoicing
 All invoices are to clearly state the octant rating of gasoline being purchased.
Tax exempt
 The State of Vermont is exempt from payment of State or Federal Tax on this product.