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Board awards bid for new single‑axle dump truck at $238,397 after responsive bid review
Summary
Supervisors directed staff to purchase a 2026 single‑axle dump truck from Truck Center Companies (Elkwood Heights, Iowa) for $238,397 after evaluating bids and confirming the vendor’s guaranteed price.
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution July 1 directing the purchase of a 2026 single‑axle dump truck for the engineering/roads fleet at a total bid price of $238,397 from Truck Center Companies of Elkwood Heights, Iowa.
County staff said three bids were opened and the apparent low bidder had language that left the price subject to a $2,000 increase from the chassis manufacturer. County staff and the assistant county engineer rechecked bids and recommended the Truck Center Companies bid because that vendor guaranteed the price and would not pass through tariff‑related increases. Staff said the budget estimate for FY26 had been approximately $240,000 and recommended awarding to the responsive bidder with a guaranteed price.
The board approved the resolution by roll call. Staff will complete procurement and schedule delivery and integration into the county fleet.
Why it matters: the county replaces fleet equipment on a schedule tied to capital plans; accepting a guaranteed price reduces the risk of post‑award price increases tied to tariffs and supply chain fluctuations.
