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Commissioners approve purchase of Chevy Tahoe and Ford F-150 units after debate over Dodge Durango bids
Summary
Cameron County commissioners debated whether to buy lower-cost Dodge Durangos or higher-cost Chevy Tahoes and Ford F-150s for law-enforcement and other county departments, then voted to approve the Tahoe and F-150 low-bid awards and let departments choose units within budget.
Commissioners on Cameron CountyCommissioners Court debated whether to accept lower bids for Dodge Durango police-package SUVs or to buy higher-priced Chevy Tahoe police-package vehicles and Ford F-150 pickups before approving the Tahoes and F-150s and directing departments to select the vehicle models that best fit their needs.
The debate focused on equipment compatibility, security and long-term reliability. County staff presented the bid tabulation showing Durango bids as the lowest, with a Durango police-package price significantly below the Tahoe bid. Sheriffand constable office…
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