The county is bypassing competitive bidding to buy excavator equipment, parts, and service from Associated Supply Company, Inc. for $550,937 for Precinct 4.

What it means for you

Precinct 4 will have an excavator and related support available for a year; because this is a sole-source purchase, no other vendors were considered.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.