Commission approves multiple equipment and vehicle purchases for county operations

The Duchesne County Commission authorized several equipment and fleet purchases aimed at supporting road maintenance, emergency operations and weed-control work.

Staff recommended the locally sourced AG Equipment bid for a Kubota-based skid steer with forestry protection kit; after budget review and a motion, the commission approved purchase of the AG Equipment bid. Commissioners discussed funding phasing across the current and next fiscal year and confirmed adequate budget availability.

The commission also approved purchase of a gooseneck trailer for Emergency Operations (quoted at $19,950) to haul heavier equipment and trailers. Staff explained the chosen trailer’s capacity (rated for an 18,000-pound load) and that department trucks would be prepared to tow the new trailer.

For fleet replacement, staff reviewed available trucks and recommended the purchase of stock number 129559. The commission voted to buy the selected heavy-duty pickup after comparing model years and trim, citing utility for winter projects.

Weed and land-management staff presented quotes for side-by-side UTVs; a CFMoto model offered competitive pricing and built-in accessories (hardtop, winch, GPS integration). The commission approved moving forward with the purchase recommendation, noting the vendor warranty and willingness to test drive units prior to final delivery.

All purchases were approved by motion and voice vote; staff were directed to follow routine procurement procedures to finalize contracts and schedule deliveries. Commissioners emphasized preference for local vendors when competitive and available.

Next steps: departments will return purchase documentation and delivery schedules to procurement and to the clerk’s office for public records.