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Commissioners approve purchase of used 2,000‑gallon asphalt distributor, subject to contract review
Summary
Walker County approved acquisition of a slightly used 2,000‑gallon asphalt distributor not to exceed $217,500, with $100,000 from Road & Bridge general funds and the remainder from weigh‑station maintenance; approval was contingent on inspection and county-attorney review of buy‑board purchasing policy.
The Walker County Commissioners Court approved the purchase Dec. 15 of a slightly used 2,000‑gallon Astray Asphalt Distributor with a 22‑foot spray bar from RV Everett Company for up to $217,500, contingent on inspection and review of the county’s buy‑board purchasing policy.
County staff said the used distributor would save about $100,000 compared with a new unit and described funding as split between Road & Bridge General ($100,000) and the weigh‑station maintenance fund for the balance. A staff member recommended an inspection before final acceptance; commissioners asked the county attorney to review buy‑board/cooperative purchasing rules because of prior uncertainty about purchasing used equipment over $50,000.
One commissioner summarized the motion: approve the purchase amount not to exceed $217,500, subject to county‑attorney review and an on‑site inspection. The motion carried after a second. Recording staff noted the purchase would proceed through an existing cooperative/buy‑board contract if legal review confirmed that approach.
What's next: county staff and commissioners plan a site visit to inspect the unit; the purchase will proceed only after inspection and formal legal review clarifies compliance with procurement rules.
