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Board approves used Peterbilt semi purchase and authorizes bid for new tandem truck
Summary
Knox County approved purchase of a used semi-tractor (Peterbilt) for $104,031.63 (amended) and authorized a bid for a new tandem-truck cab/chassis to avoid expected 2027 price increases.
The county board approved the purchase of a used semi-tractor for highway operations with an amended purchase total of $104,031.63, lowered from a not-to-exceed cap of $125,000. Member Samuel Cohen said Highway Administrator Duane Ratermann identified the vehicle as a Peterbilt. The motion passed with Member Davidson voting no.
Board members also approved a 'bid and bring back' solicitation for a new tandem-truck cab and chassis to capture an estimated $18,000 in savings versus a 2027 purchase. The board's intent was to authorize procurement steps without awarding vendor contracts at this meeting.
