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Duchesne County approves several equipment purchases for roads and emergency operations
Summary
The commission approved purchases recommended by staff, including a local AG Equipment bid for a skid steer, a gooseneck trailer for emergency operations, and a selected truck from a dealer listing. Commissioners emphasized keeping purchases local when competitive and verified warranty coverage on some items.
Duchesne County commissioners approved a package of equipment purchases and related procurement steps for public-works and emergency operations departments.
Staff recommended awarding the skid-steer contract to AG Equipment, citing a lower total and a package that included a required forestry/brush kit; the presenter explained that one vendor’s base quote excluded some required extras. The commission approved the recommendation by voice vote.
On a separate motion the board approved purchasing a gooseneck trailer for the emergency operations department from B and D for $19,950 (as stated in the staff motion) to haul a skid steer and attachments. Commissioners discussed capacity (the approved trailer was described as able to carry an 18,000-pound load) and confirmed resources in the equipment budget to cover the purchase.
Commissioners also reviewed dealer listings for pickup trucks and decided to purchase a selected truck from the presented options; staff noted one lot’s listing for stock number 129559 at a dealer price of $51,900 in the record. Commissioners examined towing capacity, wheel size and bed liners and concluded the chosen vehicle met winter and towing needs.
Throughout the procurement discussion, staff and commissioners emphasized preferring qualified local vendors when their offers were competitive. The presenter explained that AG Equipment’s quote "came in lower and, obviously, local," and commissioners approved the recommendation.
What happens next: Procurement staff will finalize purchase orders, coordinate delivery and install required accessories; the equipment will be assigned to public-works and emergency-operations fleets.
