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Board approves two service vehicles after questions about used-truck value
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Summary
After board members questioned the $27,000 price for a used 2021 Dodge Ram and the $67,000 estimate for a new Ford F-250 service truck, staff explained market conditions and vehicle specs; the motion to approve business-office items 3 and 4 passed by voice vote.
Board members questioned the procurement and value for two vehicle purchases presented under business-office items. A board member noted the used 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 is five years old with roughly 40,000 miles and asked whether the district solicited bids or sought multiple quotes for a $27,000 purchase. Staff said the maintenance and transportation teams had been monitoring the used-vehicle market, budgeted $30,000 for a used vehicle and contacted multiple dealers; they described the identified truck as a local deal and the best match found.
The second vehicle is a new 2025 Ford F-250 configured as a service truck with a service/aluminum body, which staff said raises its price to about $67,000. "These trucks new are 50 to $60,000," said Brandon Subi, noting that the aluminum body and service configuration increase cost but also longevity and reduced rust.
A motion to approve business office items 3 and 4 was made by Bill and seconded by Esther; the board took a voice vote and the chair declared the motion carries. The record shows the board discussed procurement approach, budgeted amounts and vehicle specifications; staff told the board they had been searching the market for months for acceptable options.
