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Council uses local‑preference policy to buy four Ford Explorers from Temple dealer
5962444 · October 17, 2025
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Summary
After earlier low bidder deliveries failed spec, council exercised local-preference policy and awarded a $167,682 purchase for four medium-size 4x4 SUVs to Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln of Temple, passing the motion 4–0.
Temple — The City Council approved a local-preference procurement on Oct. 16 to purchase four medium-size 4x4 SUVs from Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln of Temple for an estimated $167,682.
Staff explained bids were opened Feb. 11 and nine vendors submitted for multiple vehicle categories. The originally awarded low bid…
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