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Commissioners approve $144,000 purchase of mobile towable generator after debate on readiness and use
Summary
The Worcester County Commissioners authorized purchase of a towable emergency generator for $144,000 through a Sourcewell cooperative contract, citing past rental shortages and potential countywide uses. The motion passed 5–1.
Worcester County Commissioners on Feb. 4 approved purchasing a mobile towable generator at a cost of $144,000, with the county noting an estimated savings of $48,934 by purchasing through a Sourcewell cooperative contract. The item drew extended debate over maintenance, regular exercise of the unit and whether it would sit idle.
Director of Public Works Dallas Baker said the mobile unit would provide an interim backup when a fixed generator fails and rental units are delayed. "When we have a generator that fails and it's going…
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