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Commissioners weigh procurement rules as sheriff seeks SB22-funded vehicles
Summary
Sheriff requested bids for a 2025 Chevrolet pickup funded by Senate Bill 22 and proposed buying a Polaris UTV (quoted at $42,090). Commissioners debated whether county purchasing policy or departmental discretion applies to purchases under $50,000; no final purchase approval for the UTV was taken.
The Callahan County sheriff told the commissioners on March 10 he intends to solicit bids for a 2025 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup and proposed purchasing a Polaris utility terrain vehicle (UTV) for off-road search and response, both funded from Senate Bill 22 allocations.
At the start of the sheriff's report, he said the department is seeking replacement equipment because older trucks are showing mechanical issues. The court…
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