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Board approves state-bid 2027 Chevrolet Equinox for Human Services in 3–1 vote
Summary
Watonwan County approved purchasing a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD on the state contract for Human Services for $29,069.00. The board voted 3–1, with Commissioner Jim Pettersen opposed; alternative quotes from local dealers were higher.
The Watonwan County Board voted 3–1 on May 5 to approve the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD on the state contract for use by the Human Services department at a price of $29,069.00.
The county reviewed multiple vehicle quotes before voting: the state-bid 2027 Equinox AWD for $29,069.00, a state-bid 2027 Equinox FWD for $27,251.00, and higher retail quotes such as a 2026 model for $37,833.06 and $40,598.89 from local dealers. Commissioner Jim Branstad moved to approve the state-bid AWD purchase; the motion passed 3–1 with Commissioner Jim Pettersen recorded as opposed.
The minutes do not record additional financing details or delivery timelines. County staff will proceed with acquisition under the state contract terms.
