Authorizing the purchase of a pickup truck and accessories for the Land Resources and Environment Department

The 2021 Sauk County budget authorized the expenditure of $30,000 for the purchase of a replacement vehicle to be used by the Land Resources and Environment Department. Bids were solicited using the State Contract Pricing, VendorNet, and the bid of Ewald Automotive Group of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, was found to best meet the needs and requirements put forth in the bid solicitation and was selected by the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Committee as the most advantageous bid. As part of the bid, a 2008 Ford Ranger will be traded in. Additional accessories, such as a toolbox, spring system, emergency lighting, mud flaps, nerf steps, etc. will also be purchased. Expenses for these additional accessories are included in the budgeted amount of $30,000.