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Parks staff recommend against buying Ice Kings machine; will seek other vendors
Summary
The county discussed an Ice Kings proposal to sell an ice machine for $25,000 and offer service agreements of $745–$965/month; staff recommended rejecting purchase and seeking alternatives or other vendors.
Parks staff reported that Ice Kings, which currently provides a rental ice machine at Blacktail and Black Door locations, offered to sell its unit for $25,000 and proposed monthly service agreements ranging from $745 to $965 depending on location.
Jeremy Ludlow said the vendor told staff the machine breaks even only on very busy holiday weekends and that ongoing service costs make county ownership unattractive. Ludlow recommended declining both the purchase and the service agreement and instead exploring other vendors; he said he will not re-sign a lease with the current vendor unless advised otherwise.
Board members noted the convenience the machine provided in prior summers, particularly during construction, and encouraged staff to seek alternatives. Ludlow identified another local vendor as a possible option.
Why it matters: The machine is an amenity used by park visitors; the board declined immediate purchase because of the high upfront cost and recurring service fees and directed staff to pursue other options.
