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Highway crew reports salt supply stable for now; storage and bidding practices explained
Summary
Tompkins County Highway Department told the committee the local salt supply is steady despite statewide bid pressures, explained storage levels and procurement timing, and described workforce recruitment and CDL training goals.
The Tompkins County Highway Department told the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 20 that road salt availability had tightened statewide but the county is currently meeting needs thanks to a local supplier under the state Office of General Services (OGS) contract.
"It's a growing topic. Luckily we aren't too greatly affected by it at this time," said Jeff (Highway Department), who brought a subject-matter staff member, Nick, to answer detailed questions about supply and…
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