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Commissioners discuss options for selling surplus vehicles; no formal vote
Summary
County commissioners compared Enterprise Fleet Management and Purple Wave for surplus-vehicle sales, but took no formal action; staff reported mixed results and said sales platform choice may depend on vehicle type and transport costs.
At its Jan. 14, 2025 meeting the Wichita County Commissioners Court discussed how to sell surplus county vehicles, weighing proposals from Enterprise Fleet Management and online auction platform Purple Wave. Commissioners did not take formal action; staff said the choice should be made when vehicles are declared surplus.
Staff reported that four vehicles recently sold netted about $400 more on Purple Wave than on Enterprise when gross bids were compared, but the platforms assess different fees and services. Enterprise charges roughly $3.95 per unit and includes pickup/transport for drivable…
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