Cole County approves $32,432.17 Snap-on mechanic tool set for Public Works
Summary
Public Works asked to advance-purchase a full mechanic tool set from Snap-on Industrial to outfit a county mechanic and avoid projected price increases; commissioners approved the $32,432.17 purchase and discussed inventory tagging and warranties with the auditor.
Public Works requested approval to advance-purchase a full mechanic tool set from Snap-on Industrial for a third county mechanic. Staff said purchasing now avoids an anticipated 2.5–5% price increase and that the per-set cost is $32,432.17. The auditor explained the county will tag the inventory, and staff noted warranty coverage and responsibility for numbered kits.
A commissioner moved to approve the purchase and the commission approved it by voice vote. "A set is $32,432.17," the presenter said when describing the cost of a single set.
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