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Stevensville gives permission to bid on surplus street sweeper; council sets $10K–$12K bid range
Summary
The council authorized staff to place a bid on a surplus 1998 street sweeper with a minimum bid of $10,000 and an upper limit of $12,000, and said it will pursue budget amendments to finance equipment needs and capital replacements.
The Stevensville Town Council authorized staff to submit a bid on a surplus 1998 street sweeper being sold through a regional equipment auction, with a council-set bid range from $10,000 to a maximum of $12,000.
Public Works and council members said the municipality’s existing street-equipment fleet is aging and that the town has started to set aside gas-tax-derived capital funds for equipment replacement. The sweeper on offer is reported to be in good working condition, with new brushes and functional vacuum; the seller indicated the unit had been well maintained.
Councilors approved a motion setting the bid parameters and asked staff to pursue a budget amendment and capital-planning steps to finance equipment purchases going forward. The council noted there is no guarantee they will win the auction; staff will report back on purchase outcomes and any required ongoing maintenance plans.
