2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 16. Department of administration.
16.90 Fuel for state heating, cooling or power plants.
16.90 Fuel for state heating, cooling or power plants.
(1) In this section, “agency" has the meaning given in s. 16.52 (7).
(2) The secretary shall:
(a) Prepare all specifications for contracts for the purchase of fuel for each state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant. All such specifications where feasible shall provide for purchase of such fuel on a heating value and quality basis and may provide for an adjustment of the base price of any fuel as a result of changes in production or transportation costs during the term of a contract.
(b) Distribute fuel purchased by the department or any agency to agencies that require it, and reallocate such fuel between agencies in the event of a shortage.
(c) Set standards for storage of fuel by agencies.
(d) Test all fuel purchased for each state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant wherein the annual requirement is in excess of 12,500 therms and where purchased on a heating value and quality basis.
(e) Promulgate such rules as the secretary considers necessary, not inconsistent with this section, to promote efficiency, energy conservation and economy in the testing, handling and use of fuel for state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants.
