Jefferson County approves purchase of used Sakai pneumatic roller to support chip‑seal program
June 30, 2025 | Jefferson County, Idaho
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Jefferson County commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a used 2023 Sakai seven‑wheeled pneumatic roller for $91,750 to support the county’s chip‑seal and overlay work.
County staff told the board they located the machine on the secondary market and compared the price to a fully configured new unit, which they said would cost about $241,871. “This machine has 90 hours on it,” a county roads staff member said during the presentation, adding that the unit’s vibration system should help with certain surface treatments and thicker overlays.
Why it matters: the county plans to conduct chip‑seal operations in July and into August. Staff told commissioners the roller would reduce rental or new‑purchase needs for next year’s budget and improve efficiency during the heavier chipping season.
Staff said the seller (a firm moving out of paving equipment sales) is offering the machine at the lower used price and that the county may be able to avoid sales tax by providing tax‑exempt documentation and a third‑party bill of lading. The board discussed warranty options; staff estimated replacement or warranty add‑on costs at roughly $5,000–$8,000 and said they would check with the local dealer, Double Edge, about coverage.
The purchase was moved, seconded and approved by roll call; the clerk recorded members answering “Aye.” The motion text on the record authorized buying the Sakai pneumatic roller for $91,750.
Board and staff also discussed operational details for upcoming chip‑seal work. A county roads supervisor told the board chip sealing would start the following Monday and likely continue through much of July and possibly into August, with typical crews running two tanker trucks per day on most jobs and up to three on long straight sections. The supervisor said the county will prioritize school‑season timing for road projects and try to finish larger paving sections while school is out.
The board asked staff to confirm the machine’s warranty status and to complete the tax‑exemption paperwork before finalizing the transaction.
County staff told the board they located the machine on the secondary market and compared the price to a fully configured new unit, which they said would cost about $241,871. “This machine has 90 hours on it,” a county roads staff member said during the presentation, adding that the unit’s vibration system should help with certain surface treatments and thicker overlays.
Why it matters: the county plans to conduct chip‑seal operations in July and into August. Staff told commissioners the roller would reduce rental or new‑purchase needs for next year’s budget and improve efficiency during the heavier chipping season.
Staff said the seller (a firm moving out of paving equipment sales) is offering the machine at the lower used price and that the county may be able to avoid sales tax by providing tax‑exempt documentation and a third‑party bill of lading. The board discussed warranty options; staff estimated replacement or warranty add‑on costs at roughly $5,000–$8,000 and said they would check with the local dealer, Double Edge, about coverage.
The purchase was moved, seconded and approved by roll call; the clerk recorded members answering “Aye.” The motion text on the record authorized buying the Sakai pneumatic roller for $91,750.
Board and staff also discussed operational details for upcoming chip‑seal work. A county roads supervisor told the board chip sealing would start the following Monday and likely continue through much of July and possibly into August, with typical crews running two tanker trucks per day on most jobs and up to three on long straight sections. The supervisor said the county will prioritize school‑season timing for road projects and try to finish larger paving sections while school is out.
The board asked staff to confirm the machine’s warranty status and to complete the tax‑exemption paperwork before finalizing the transaction.
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