Penobscot County commissioners voted Oct. 1 to accept an arranged bid to sell a surplus 2016 Ford Interceptor to the Corinna Fire Department for $2,500.

County staff reported the highest bid initially came from an ineligible individual who intended to arrange a municipal purchase through a community purchase‑price program. Staff contacted the bidder and then consulted with Chief Emerson of the Corinna Fire Department, who confirmed the town would execute the purchase and complete required paperwork.

On that basis, the county administrator recommended awarding the bid to the town of Corinna for $2,500. A motion to approve the sale carried unanimously.

Why this matters: The sale disposes of surplus county equipment to an eligible municipal purchaser and returns a modest amount to county funds. Commissioners thanked staff for clarifying bidder eligibility before finalizing the sale.