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Corrections outlines vehicle-replacement and heavy-equipment requests to address aging fleet and retention
Summary
The department described multiple decision packages (DP 207, DP 208 and related DPs) seeking replacements and new equipment—ranging from utility vehicles and box trucks to graders and forklifts—citing high mileage, remote facilities and staff retention as drivers.
Natalie Smitham, chief financial officer for the Department of Corrections, told the subcommittee the department presented several vehicle- and equipment-focused decision packages to address an aging fleet and retention challenges.
"DP 207 is replacing some owned vehicles that are up for in need of replacement their high mileage their old age we have concerns about them maybe breaking down on the side of the road," Smitham said, describing vehicles used inside secure facilities such as…
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