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Board approves $248,866 in Public Works equipment purchases and surplus sales
Summary
Cottonwood County approved purchases of a Ram chassis and dump box, batwing mower, skid steer loader, and trailer (totaling roughly $248,866) and authorized sale of surplus equipment; purchases primarily made via state bid contracts.
The board approved multiple Public Works equipment purchases to replace aging units: a 2026 Ram 5500 Crew Cab chassis for $57,794.75 and Towmaster dump box for $32,247.00 (total $90,041.75); a 2026 Schulte XH1000 batwing mower for $43,184.26; a 2026 CAT 275 skid steer loader for $97,044.25; and a 2025 Towmaster T‑20LP trailer for $18,595.94. Commissioners recorded unanimous votes on each purchase and authorized selling the replaced surplus equipment.
Public Works Superintendent Jed Rhubee said the chassis and dump box will replace a 2004 Chevy 4500, the mower replaces a 2004 Schulte unit, and the trailer replaces a 2011 Rice light‑duty trailer. Purchases were made using state bid vendors including Dave Syverson Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, Trueman Welters, and Ziegler Cat. The board approved disposition of the replaced equipment for surplus sale (multiple motions recorded in minutes).
