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Daniels County approves $85,000 bid to sell surplus ambulance
Summary
The board accepted an $85,000 bid from Balcer Ambulance Sales Corp (doing business as Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles) to buy a county ambulance; commissioners approved the sale by motion and discussed steps for title transfer, insurance removal and buyer pickup arrangements.
Daniels County commissioners voted to accept a bid of $85,000 to sell a used county ambulance to Balcer Ambulance Sales Corp, which does business as Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles.
Lee Hinley, representing ambulance interests, presented the bid packet and confirmed the machine and mounted items included in the sale. Commissioners discussed vehicle condition and logistics for title transfer and insurance removal; staff agreed to notify the buyer and prepare title paperwork once arrangements were made.
Why it matters: selling surplus emergency apparatus affects county inventory, insurance obligations and funds available for equipment replacement or other needs. Board members noted previous experience buying ambulances from the bidder and said the vehicle was in acceptable condition for sale.
Board action: a motion to accept the $85,000 bid was made, seconded and approved with no recorded opposition. Commissioners asked that the buyer coordinate pickup and that county staff complete title transfer and removal from county insurance promptly.
Operational follow-up: county staff will sign and process title transfer documents, confirm the buyer’s preferred pickup approach and update insurance and inventory records. The board also discussed vehicle maintenance items such as backup-camera intermittency and fresh oil change prior to transfer.
Speakers: Lee Hinley presented the bid; commissioners and clerk handled motions and next-step logistics.
