St. Francois County OKs bid solicitation for used paver, approves sale of surplus equipment; Berry Ridge work continues

The St. Francois County Commission on an unspecified date authorized the Road & Bridge department to solicit bids for a used paver and approved the sale of surplus county equipment through the Purple Wave online auction platform.

The vote to allow Road & Bridge to advertise for a used paver passed after a motion and second; commissioners voted in favor. Ryan, identified in the meeting as a Road & Bridge staff member, told commissioners a used paver could extend the department’s ability to do short stretches of paving more efficiently and potentially save money compared with contracting every job. "This would help us in the long run probably to save money if we're doing some of that paving ourselves," Ryan said.

Commissioners asked that any purchase be contingent on inspection. Meeting discussion said Road & Bridge staff would prepare specifications and that an inspector would examine any vehicle before purchase so staff could make a recommendation to the commission.

The commission also approved a motion to sell accumulated, unused equipment via Purple Wave. County staff said the sale could reduce insurance costs by…