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County OKs state‑bid Chevrolet Equinox to replace totaled fleet car
Summary
After an earlier accident totaled an Equinox and budget constraints, the county approved purchasing a state‑bid Chevrolet Equinox (North Country) for roughly $30,004 (including tax) to restore Health & Human Services fleet capacity; board vote was unanimous.
The Cooch County Board approved buying a state‑bid Chevrolet Equinox to replace a vehicle that was totaled earlier this year and to maintain Health & Human Services fleet capacity. Staff reviewed three procurement options — a state‑bid Equinox on a nearby lot, a smaller Trailblazer option from a local dealer, and a higher‑priced Equinox from another dealership — and recommended taking the state contract vehicle that was immediately available.
Staff and commissioners discussed insurance payout and trade‑in/sale options for existing county vehicles. After comparing cost and suitability, a motion to purchase the state‑bid Equinox from North Country at the price presented in the record (approximately $30,004 with Minnesota sales tax applied) carried by voice vote.
County staff also discussed potential ordering for a 2027 vehicle as part of next year’s capital plan and agreed to return with procurement timing details if needed. The board recorded the purchase decision as a routine fleet replacement to restore essential all‑wheel‑drive capacity for HHS operations.
