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County staff to inspect used van option for mobile command vehicle; no purchase authorized
Summary
Staff presented options to acquire a mobile command vehicle, including a used prisoner-transport van offered at about $26,000; commissioners asked staff to inspect the vehicle before any purchase decision.
County staff reported on options to secure a mobile command vehicle and said they will inspect a used prisoner-transport van being offered for about $26,000 before recommending purchase.
Staff said the original vehicle they had sought cost about $450,000. They found an alternative used van (a prisoner transport van) offered for $26,000 that could be stripped and refitted as a mobile command unit. Staff described potential retrofit work—adding a generator, lights and interior counters—and said the vehicle appeared to be well maintained with about 69,000 miles. Staff noted the county could explore sponsorships or partners to offset retrofit costs.
Commissioners did not authorize an immediate purchase. Instead they directed staff to go inspect the vehicle and report findings back to the board before any procurement action.
Why it matters: acquiring a mobile command unit affects emergency-response capacity and budget; staff will report retrofit cost estimates back to the board for a future funding decision.
Next steps: staff will visit the vendor next week to inspect the van and provide cost and retrofit estimates at a later meeting.
