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Cowley County approves $2.2 million road maintenance plan, new trucks for Road & Bridge
Summary
County commissioners approved a 2026 road maintenance program to place about 20,000 tons of asphalt over 62 miles and chip-seal roughly 40 miles at an estimated cost of $2,215,000, and authorized purchase of four Road & Bridge trucks for $163,238 total.
Cowley County commissioners on Feb. 17 approved a 2026 road maintenance program that officials said will place about 20,000 tons of asphalt over roughly 62 miles of county roads and chip-seal about 40 miles, at an estimated cost of $2,215,000 funded from the road maintenance budget with additional support from the Federal Fund Exchange Program.
Jon Jordan, Public Works Superintendent, presented the plan to the board. County Administrator Lucas Goff said the funding will come from the road maintenance budget with supplemental federal exchange funds; no additional countywide tax levy was reported. Commissioners voted 3-0 to proceed with the maintenance plan.
The board also approved purchase of four replacement trucks for Road & Bridge after receiving multiple bids: three 2026 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab 4x4 trucks at $39,991 each and one 2026 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 at $43,265, from Winfield Motor Company for a total of $163,238. Commissioner Wayne Wilt moved and Vice Chairman Alan Groom seconded the motion, which passed 3-0. Commissioners said they would accept changing vehicle color from red to white if it yielded a lower price.
Separately, the board approved a separate vehicle purchase for Emergency Services: Doug Allison, Emergency Management Director, requested authority to buy and upfit a vehicle financed from Special Equipment funds, proceeds from sale of two current vehicles and the department’s general funds. The commissioners approved the purchase not to exceed $40,000 by a 3-0 vote.
What happens next: county staff will coordinate procurement and scheduling for the road program and vehicle purchases; the bids for trucks will be finalized with the vendor, and the engineering team will continue site inspections tied to roadwork planning.
