Commissioners approve special purchase resolution for firearms through Acme Sports
Summary
County attorney said a special purchase resolution was appropriate because the vendor offered a government discount and a substantial trade‑in allowance; the board approved the purchase resolution unanimously.
Elkhart County commissioners on Oct. 27 approved a special purchase resolution allowing the sheriff's office to buy firearms from Acme Sports Incorporated under a government discount and trade‑in arrangement.
Steve Olsen, the county attorney, explained the special purchase resolution is appropriate under the county's bidding procedures when significant cost savings are available through a vendor's government discount. Olsen said the county received two quotes; one totaled $103,905 and a second quote included a trade‑in allowance of $146,055 that reduces the net cost.
The board approved the special purchase resolution by unanimous voice vote. Commissioners did not provide additional contract details at the meeting.
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