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Keith County commissioners vote to buy 2016 John Deere tractor after inspection of bids
Summary
After reviewing three bids and inspecting equipment, the Keith County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept staff’s recommendation and purchase a 2016 John Deere tractor (delivered price recorded as $185,000).
Keith County commissioners voted to purchase a 2016 John Deere tractor after considering three bids and conducting an on-site inspection of the machines.
Staff recommended the John Deere based on verified condition and horsepower value for the price. "Will we be more comfortable with that John Deere just simply because we have put eyes on it and we know it's a good tractor?" staff member Thomas asked during the discussion, and the recorded recommendation favored the John Deere. Thomas summarized the comparison: the John Deere offered better horsepower relative to price than competing case and John Deere models under consideration.
Vendor representatives described bid details in the public meeting. One bid listed an outright purchase price of $185,000 for a model with noted engine hours and features (PTO 1,000 rpm, dual rear wheels, power-shift option). A Titan Machinery representative offered a 2019 machine at $170,000 with roughly 2,595 hours and 280 horsepower; a second Titan listing was described as a 2018 model at about $185,000 with 1,259 hours. Warranty terms and delivered condition were discussed during vendor presentations.
Commissioner Wartman moved to accept Thomas’s recommendation to purchase the John Deere; Schroeder seconded. The roll-call vote recorded all commissioners voting yes and the motion carried. The minutes record the motion and show the delivered price of the selected John Deere as $185,000.
The board asked staff to complete the procurement paperwork and thanked vendor representatives for attending. The procurement will proceed subject to final paperwork and standard county purchasing procedures.
What’s next: county staff will finalize purchase and arrange delivery; vendor warranty, deductibles and final condition will be verified in documentation before payment.
