Williams County approves purchase agreement for 2026 Ford F‑550, total not to exceed $101,492

Williams County commissioners adopted Resolution 26‑0127 to enter a purchase agreement with Rush Truck Centers of Ohio for a 2026 Ford F‑550 cab and chassis plus a service‑body package, at a cost not to exceed $101,492.

The resolution states the agreement was negotiated on behalf of the Williams County Engineer and directs that a copy of the agreement be kept on file with the engineer’s office. The resolution notes a delivery/transaction window of “before June 2026.” Commissioner Terry N. Rummel moved the resolution and Commissioner Scott A. Lirot seconded; the recorded vote was in the affirmative.

What’s in the packet

Vendor paperwork in the meeting packet shows a Rush Truck Centers customer proposal listing a net sales price of $101,264 and a total sales price of $101,492 after fees. A Kalida Truck Equipment quote for a Knapheide model 7108D54 service body lists a price of $27,500 and describes specifications including galvanized steel construction, shelving options, and an installed Thieman TT‑15ET 1,500‑pound-rated power tailgate.

County approvals and oversight

The purchase agreement includes a signature page showing approval by the Williams County Prosecutor’s office (form review) and the Williams County Auditor’s fiscal‑officer certificate that funds were lawfully appropriated or available in the treasury. The resolution was adopted in open session per the meeting record.

Next steps

The vehicle purchase will be processed by the county engineer’s office; the agreement will be retained on file as described in the resolution.