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Commissioners acknowledge bids, authorize reviews for fleet replacements and equipment purchases
Summary
The board acknowledged multiple procurement bids: tire bids for the road department, a Wheeler Machinery side-dump trailer at $54,700 (including $1,000 freight), and a bid for a Ram 3500 crew cab truck (prices $78,725 and $81,009.45 shown). Commissioners authorized departmental review and approvals for best value purchases.
Commissioners acknowledged bids and authorized staff to proceed with reviews and purchases for several pieces of equipment used by county departments.
For the road department, staff presented two bids for large truck and trailer tires from Dinosaur Tire/Schwab Tire Center and Southern Tire Mart; commissioners agreed it would be "too numerous and boring to go through" every line item and authorized Commissioner Jensen and staff to select the best value. On the side-dump trailer, Wheeler Machinery submitted a bid for a 2023 Trail King TK60 SSD priced at $54,700, which includes $1,000 in freight. Commissioners acknowledged the bid and authorized the road department to proceed after review.
The weed department reported its 20-year-old spray truck needs replacement. A bid from Bridal Farm for a 2026 Ram 3500 Tradesman Crew Cab (two price lines were shown: $78,725 and $81,009.45, the latter appearing to include a flatbed) was presented; commissioners authorized Commissioner Jensen and the weed department supervisor to determine best value and proceed.
Commissioner Martinez moved to acknowledge and authorize review of the bids; Commissioner Jensen seconded and the motions passed.
