Authority authorizes purchase of 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max to replace aging fleet vehicle
January 21, 2026 | Del Norte County, California
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The Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority voted to authorize purchase of a 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max to replace an aging agency vehicle.
Director Ward said the vehicle recommended met the board’s specifications: a 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max, 2.4‑liter hybrid powertrain, 4‑wheel drive, double cab with a 5‑foot bed. Staff reported a vendor quote of $52,001.93 from Mid City Toyota and described budgetary coverage: the authority had budgeted $75,000 for vehicle replacement, which staff said would cover the purchase and specified equipment (hydraulic lift gate, winch, bed cover, running boards).
During the motion the purchase amount was recorded as $52,193. The board voted unanimously to approve the purchase and to proceed with installation of the specified equipment.
Staff said the replacement was necessary because the former vehicle (a 1996 Toyota 4Runner) had reached the end of its useful life and that the purchase was included in this year’s budget line for vehicle replacement.
Staff will finalize procurement and equipment installation per the budgeted line and return as needed to report equipment completion.
Director Ward said the vehicle recommended met the board’s specifications: a 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max, 2.4‑liter hybrid powertrain, 4‑wheel drive, double cab with a 5‑foot bed. Staff reported a vendor quote of $52,001.93 from Mid City Toyota and described budgetary coverage: the authority had budgeted $75,000 for vehicle replacement, which staff said would cover the purchase and specified equipment (hydraulic lift gate, winch, bed cover, running boards).
During the motion the purchase amount was recorded as $52,193. The board voted unanimously to approve the purchase and to proceed with installation of the specified equipment.
Staff said the replacement was necessary because the former vehicle (a 1996 Toyota 4Runner) had reached the end of its useful life and that the purchase was included in this year’s budget line for vehicle replacement.
Staff will finalize procurement and equipment installation per the budgeted line and return as needed to report equipment completion.
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