Court approves bidding for a replacement work truck and buys a snow‑plow for county fleet

Carlisle County’s road department discussed an immediate need for a replacement pickup and approved a motion to advertise the purchase; the court also approved buying a snow‑plow attachment.

Road supervisor Timmy (public works) reported finding a Chevrolet work truck in Heflin, Ala., priced at about $49,200 delivered; staff compared that with a Dodge option at about $44,000 that would require a months‑long build time. Because county procurement rules require a competitive process, Lisa (court member) moved to put the vehicle purchase out to bid; Keith (court member) seconded the motion. The court voted “aye” and the motion carried, with staff saying they will run the advertisement and return for another meeting to approve the purchase officially.

Separately, the court approved purchasing a snow‑plow and attaching hardware for a county vehicle. Timmy explained the plow would be fitted to provide immediate capability during storms; members said the plow purchase and installation would keep county roads serviceable during severe weather. A motion to buy the snow‑plow and install it carried unanimously.

Staff said the county budget includes equipment lines for such purchases and that additional approvals would follow the bidding process for the truck. No final single‑source purchase of the Chevrolet was recorded; instead staff were directed to run the bid advertisement and return with formal award recommendations.

(Clarification: vehicle prices are taken from the meeting discussion; exact model years and final negotiated prices will be determined through the county’s formal procurement.)