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Commission accepts Toyota bid for new line‑locate pickup despite lower Ford bid
Summary
Two bids were opened for a midsize pickup; the commission voted to accept a $39,103 bid from Toyota of Bowling Green for a 2025 Tacoma SR, after hearing that a lower Ford bid had also been received.
At its Sept. 18 meeting the Litchfield Utilities Commission opened two bids for a midsize pickup/line‑locate truck and voted to accept the Toyota of Bowling Green bid for a 2025 Tacoma SR at $39,103.
Staff reported the bids were opened at 2 p.m.; one bid from BF Evans Ford listed a 2025 Ford Ranger XL with a total price of $39,002.70 and Toyota of Bowling Green bid $39,103 for a 2025 Tacoma SR. The commission voted to accept the Toyota bid. The motion to accept the Toyota of Bowling Green bid was made by Commissioner Farris and seconded by Commissioner Blaine; the measure carried by voice vote.
During discussion the superintendent indicated commissioners might not have discretionary leeway on vendor choice in this procurement, and commissioners proceeded to vote on accepting the Toyota bid. The commission did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes for the award and did not state whether trade‑in, warranty, delivery date, or aftermarket equipment considerations affected the selection at the meeting.
The purchase was described in the meeting as the vehicle the commission had previously authorized to bid; commissioners did not set additional procurement conditions during the discussion.
