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District reports lowest bid of $192,000 for two plow trucks; vendor can deliver in 45 days
Summary
Board documents list five bids for two plow trucks; the lowest apparent bidder met specifications at a total of $192,000 and can deliver the vehicles in 45 days, a factor the superintendent said was crucial given approaching winter weather.
The Board was briefed on a procurement for two plow trucks (Bid 108). Superintendent Mark Lohrey said the district received five bids; the lowest apparent bidder met all specifications at a total of about $192,000 and can deliver the trucks in 45 days.
Lohrey explained delivery timing was key: one bidder said delivery would take about 150 days, while the apparent low bidder could have trucks on site much sooner. "The key part of the bid that came in here was not just the money, but was the fact that we will have those trucks in 45 days," he said.
Why this matters: the purchase is within the district's budget for vehicle replacement and timing affects winter readiness for snow removal operations. The Board will consider the award in the upcoming voting agenda and staff noted the district plans to sell an older truck and keep two smaller plow trucks in service.
Next steps: staff recommended awarding the contract to the lowest apparent, responsive and responsible bidder that met specifications and will include the delivery timeline in the recommendation to the Board.
