Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anthony E. Lowery, Baldwin County Sheriff
Submitted by: Jessica Parker, BCSO Budget Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Sheriff’s Office - Purchase of Two (2) New Vehicles for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to purchase one (1) new Ford F-350 truck for a cost of $77,500.00 and one (1) new Jeep Gladiator for a cost of $63,000.00, utilizing State of Alabama contract pricing and a competitive bid, for a total cost of $140,500.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Sheriff Anthony Lowery is requesting that the Commission allow him to purchase one (1) new Ford F-350 truck and one (1) new Jeep Gladiator in lieu of the three (3) new Chevrolet Tahoes that were included in the FY 2027 budget at a total cost of $171,588.48.
Previous Commission action/date: September 15, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-140 of the Baldwin County Commission, approving Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $140,500.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052100.55500 - Capital Outlay Motor Vehicles
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 11/19/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: James McGuff, BCSO Director of Law Enforcement Support Services
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Kim Kelly, BCSO Director of Finance, Wanda Gautney, BCC Purchasing Director
Additional instructions/notes: N/A