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Sheriff presents vehicle, HVAC and LiveScan system proposals; vehicle and HVAC approved, LiveScan funding uncertain
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Summary
Sheriff Osmond secured board approval to buy a 2026 pursuit vehicle and to replace the jail rooftop HVAC unit; he presented a $22,642 IDEMIA LiveScan fingerprint system but did not receive approval and said he will seek grant funding.
Sheriff Osmond told the Custer County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24 that the sheriff’s office received a single bid for a 2026 police pursuit 4x4 pickup from Gateway Chevrolet and recommended acceptance. The board approved the purchase of a 2026 Chevy Silverado for $49,460 with trade-in of a 2021 Chevy Silverado valued at $21,555, leaving a net price of $27,205 (motion by Supervisor Longmore, seconded by Supervisor Markham; roll call Ayes–All).
Osmond also presented a quote from Taylor Heating & Cooling to replace the jail’s rooftop Daikin HVAC unit, saying the unit had required replacement previously and the vendor services much of the jail equipment. The board approved installation of the rooftop unit for $15,786, to be paid from the Sinking Fund (motion by Chairperson Blowers, seconded by Markham; roll call Ayes–All).
Finally, Osmond presented a quote from IDEMIA for a LiveScan fingerprinting system to transmit fingerprints directly to the Nebraska State Patrol AFIS at a cost of $22,642. Osmond told the board that NSP had previously provided funding for similar systems but that NIRMA Assist grant funds are not guaranteed and would not be available until 2027; he said installing the system would likely push the jail over budget. The transcript records no motion to purchase the LiveScan system; Osmond said he would apply for a NIRMA Assist grant to help fund the purchase.
The board handled the items as routine procurement matters; the record does not include technical specifications beyond vendor names, prices, or a procurement contingency plan if grants are not awarded.