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Council approves $259,176 purchase of electric utility service truck to avoid long delivery delays
Summary
Council approved buying a VersaLift service truck at $259,176 after the electric department cited long lead times for alternatives and operational risk from the aging existing vehicle; staff said funds and procurement options will be managed to limit FY26 budget impact.
Seaford City Council on May 13 approved the purchase of a new electric utility service truck from VersaLift for $259,176, endorsing staff's recommendation to prioritize a shorter delivery time over the lower bid.
Greg Brook, presenting for the electric department, said the city received two Sourcewell quotes: Altec at $242,973 with an estimated 20-23 month delivery and VersaLift at $259,176 with an estimated 11-13 month delivery. Brook said the department relies on the service truck…
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