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Commissioners approve purchase of generators for fairgrounds and Camp Sherman after grant award
Summary
Following a grant award and a review of bids, the board approved the purchase of a 150 kW generator and transfer switch for the fairgrounds and a 40 kW generator for Camp Sherman; non‑grant costs will be covered by county funds.
Jefferson County approved purchase requisitions to buy emergency generators for the county fairgrounds and for the Camp Sherman Fire Station after staff described grant funding and bid results.
Parks/public‑works staff said the Cove Electric bid that included both a generator and an 800‑amp transfer switch for the fairgrounds totaled $79,904.50; staff estimated about $33,000 more for installation and said a permanent 1,000‑gallon propane tank would add roughly $6,600. For Camp Sherman, staff presented a vendor quote of $37,240 for a 40 kW unit. The combined purchases exceed the grant amount, and staff said the extra county share will come from fund 240.
Commissioners approved the purchases. Staff will work with vendors to refine permanent vs. mobile installation options and report back with final installation costs and procurement details.
