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Bullhead City approves $477,003 purchase of slurry micro-surfacing machine
Summary
Council voted 7-0 to buy a RoadSaver slurry micro-surfacing machine for $477,003 plus taxes and freight, waive competitive bidding, and budget a deposit this fiscal year; delivery expected late summer.
Bullhead City Council on March 4 approved the purchase of a new slurry micro-surfacing machine to support the city’s street maintenance program.
The council authorized buying a RoadSaver RS unit for $477,003 plus applicable sales tax and freight and approved a waiver of competitive bidding under Bullhead City Municipal Code section 3.37.030D. Council recorded the vote as 7 in favor, motion carries.
The purchase replaces a slurry truck used since the 2017 season. Public Works Director Angie Johnson told the council staff chose the same make and model as the city’s existing equipment to keep parts and operators uniform. Johnson said the vendor warranty includes a 24-month/250,000-mile chassis warranty, a 12-month/100,000-mile heavy‑duty component warranty, and a five-year/100,000‑mile emissions‑software warranty. A deposit is budgeted this fiscal year; Johnson said the truck likely will arrive in August or September before the 2025 season.
During public comment, a resident asked whether the city would keep the older truck or sell it; Johnson said staff would likely auction the older unit and estimated proceeds of $100,000–$150,000 but emphasized that sale results would depend on bids. Another speaker asked whether repairs must be done in Las Vegas; Johnson said local mechanics are trained to service the units and that warranty work would be handled through the vendor, with some work performed in Wickenburg.
The council’s agenda packet and public remarks state the purchase was routed through the manufacturer and will be picked up at Wickenburg. The motion to approve did not record a named mover or seconder in the meeting transcript; the vote tally was announced as seven in favor and the motion carried.
The new machine is intended to help the city pursue a goal of covering 20% of streets with slurry this year; Johnson reported crews had placed 770,529 square yards (16.22% of the goal) as of the previous week.
No further action was required at the meeting. Staff indicated they will return with surplus disposition details when available.
