County approves $363,789 grader purchase and new third‑shift security contract

Nov 4, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners accepted Board of Bids and Contracts recommendations to buy a John Deere 772 motor grader for $363,789 and to contract third‑shift courthouse security to Allied Universal; the consent agenda items were approved on voice/roll calls.

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Joe Thomas‑Pertz, director of the Board of Bids and Contracts, presented three procurement recommendations: a one‑year paper stock contract with Timber Creek Paper Inc., the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 772 motor grader from Murphy Tractor and Equipment in the amount of $363,789 (sourcewell contract 011723‑JDC), and a three‑year contract for third‑shift courthouse security with Universal Protection Service LP (doing business as Allied Universal Security Services).

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