The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of three side-by-side utility vehicles for the sheriff's office using funds from a Parks and Trails grant.

Lieutenant Gabriel Guerrero of the sheriff's office told the board the vehicles are equipped with law-enforcement packages and that the county solicited quotes on the individual machines. "Each one's gonna cost $65,965.10 for a grand total for all 3 of a $197,895.30," Guerrero said. He added the vendor selected, Epic Motorsports Gila Valley, could provide the correct colors and police outfitting; Guerrero said the units will be delivered fully fitted.

Supervisors asked for clarification that the county was purchasing the fully outfitted machines rather than buying a bare vehicle and sending it elsewhere for upfitting; staff confirmed the vendor would deliver fully equipped units. The board approved the purchase by voice vote.

The board record shows the purchase used grant funds received in September, and staff said the procurement was based on competitive quotes.