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Towing contract award deferred amid bidder absence, county attorney flags possible ethics issue
Summary
The award of the 2025–31 towing and storage contract was postponed to Jan. 27 because a bidder could not attend; county counsel said a payment included in one bid could be construed as a bribe and recommended consultation with the prosecuting attorney.
The commission deferred action on the sheriff’s department’s 2025–31 towing and storage contract after attorneys for Diamond Towing said they could not attend the meeting. Commissioners agreed to reconvene the item at their Jan. 27 meeting to allow discussion in person.
During discussion, the county attorney said an item included in one bid — an extra payment to the county included in bid materials — could be construed as a bribe. The county attorney said she had discussed the issue with the prosecuting attorney and suggested obtaining clarification before awarding the contract.
The commission voted to table the award until Jan. 27 to allow bidders and the prosecuting attorney an opportunity to address the procurement and any potential ethics concerns.
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