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Board approves equipment purchases and contracts; rejects over‑budget generator bids
Summary
Supervisors approved multiple procurement items including Motorola radios (state contract), a Bobcat mini track loader ($31,619.32), a Cummins Allison money counter ($4,233), and a sole‑source Stenograph ($5,299). The board also rejected Agri‑Ed generator bids as over budget and awarded grass maintenance to a low bidder.
The DeSoto County Board approved several procurement and contract items during its Feb. 17 meeting, ratifying equipment purchases and awarding maintenance contracts while rejecting at least one large, over‑budget bid.
Procurement staff presented a Cummins Allison money counter for $4,233 that the Sheriff's Office said it needs to process mixed denominations. The board approved the purchase, noting compatibility with an existing unit in the finance office.
Motorola radios for new patrol vehicles were approved under the MSWIN state contract and will be installed in 21 new Durango vehicles. Facilities requested multiple equipment purchases, including a Bobcat mini track loader with attachments from Williams Equipment & Supply for $31,619.32; the board approved the purchase and a related budget amendment.
Court operations requested a replacement stenograph machine after an on‑the‑record failure during trial. Procurement recommended a sole‑source purchase from Stenograph for $5,299, citing equipment compatibility with existing court reporting hardware; the board approved the sole‑source purchase and authorized a budget amendment.
For the Agri‑Education Center standby generator bid, the lowest bid received ($413,000 from Whitfield Electric) was substantially above the county’s anticipated funding, and the board voted to reject all bids and explore alternative solutions, including options from Entergy. The board also awarded DeSoto County Parks and Greenways grass maintenance to Wilson Tractor and Lawn Service for $29,751.36 as the lowest responsive bidder.
Procurement confirmed the board authorized emergency repairs at the courthouse during Winter Storm Fern and adjusted an aggregate PO to reflect the actual delivered quantity.
