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County approves paving equipment purchase and LiDAR road survey to stretch maintenance dollars
Summary
The Board approved $845,589 to buy paving equipment (asphalt paver, roller, skid steer) to let county crews self-perform subdivision paving and a separate $87,285, one-year contract for a LiDAR-based road-condition survey to improve PACER ratings and target repairs.
St. Joseph County commissioners approved two measures intended to increase pavement work done with existing funds: purchase of paving equipment and a one-year contract for a LiDAR-based road-inventory and condition platform.
County staff presented a package of equipment quotes from McAllister Cat, procured through Sourcewell, totaling $845,589 for an asphalt paver, a roller and a skid steer. Staff said the equipment would allow county crews to self-perform more subdivision paving while continuing to contract out mainline paving.
County staff described a training plan to prepare highway…
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