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Commission ratifies CAT loader purchase for transfer station; procurement used Florida Sheriffs Association cooperative

Gulf County Board of County Commissioners · January 14, 2026

Summary

The board ratified the purchase of a CAT loader and attachments for the transfer station, funded by the Small County Solid Waste Grant and capital funds; the purchase used the Florida Sheriffs Association cooperative procurement as an exception to standard policy.

Gulf County commissioners ratified a purchase of a CAT loader and attachments for the county transfer station, staff said.

County staff asked the board to ratify the purchase, noting it was funded by a Small County Solid Waste Grant and capital funds and was procured through the Florida Sheriffs Association cooperative. Staff said the loader and attachments are compatible with existing site equipment and that some attachments were noncontract options.

Commissioner Husband moved to approve ratification; Commissioner Bridget seconded and the board recorded the motion as passed 5-0 with no public opposition reported.

Staff did not provide additional cost details in the meeting presentation; funding sources were stated as grant and capital funds. The board provided approval to finalize the procurement.

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