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Commission awards $394,609.94 bid for 2023 Volvo loader; will seek to sell old unit by auction
Summary
The Board awarded a contract to Tri State in Billings for a 2023 Volvo loader at $394,609.94 without trade and approved efforts to sell the current loader at auction. Commissioners discussed trade values and delivery timing; staff said the new loader would arrive in July.
Carter County commissioners voted to accept a bid from Tri State (Billings) for a 2023 Volvo loader at $394,609.94 without trade.
Road department staff who inspected the Volvo said the machine is new, carries a factory service arrangement for the first 2,000 hours and includes several optional features (bucket scales, full fenders) that county staff said would be useful in operation. Commissioners discussed trade‑in offers from vendors; the county plans to attempt an auction sale of the old loader rather than take the lowest trade allowance.
The road superintendent recommended the no‑trade purchase because Tri State’s price without trade was the lowest among responsive bids and allowed earlier delivery, enabling operations in July rather than late autumn or winter. Commissioners approved the motion during the meeting; public comment was invited and none was offered.
Ending: County staff will complete the purchase from Tri State and attempt to sell the existing loader by auction or private sale; delivery was expected in July and staff will confirm vendor delivery dates and prepare the old unit for sale.
