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Howard County approves $188,109.76 tractor purchase and authorizes pursuing diesel contract after bids read

Howard County Commissioners · November 18, 2025
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Summary

The highway department committed to purchase a John Deere tractor with a diamond mower arm for $188,109.76 (budgeted in 2026) and the board authorized staff to pursue a diesel fuel contract with Keystone Cooperative if the bid conforms; the board took remaining bids under advisement.

Amber, representing the Highway Department, requested the board commit to purchase a John Deere tractor with a diamond mower arm at a cost of $188,109.76 from the 2026 equipment budget to replace an East-side unit no longer feasible to repair. Amber said the county would not pay until the equipment is received and that committing…

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