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Jefferson County weighs new loader purchases and favors Craig dealer over Hinky
Summary
Commissioners and public‑works staff reviewed competing quotes for two replacement loaders and snow‑plow attachments, favoring Craig for reliability and loaner/warranty terms; final award was deferred until a returning commissioner and staff can confirm apples‑to‑apples pricing and warranty hours.
Jefferson County commissioners spent a large portion of their Oct. 7 meeting examining bids for two replacement loaders and compatible snow‑plow attachments, with staff urging caution and an extra week to confirm pricing, warranty terms and trade‑in options.
Public‑works staff presented quotes from multiple dealers and recommended the Craig dealer for plow attachments, citing repeated problems with a competitor, Hinky. “They've been a a wreck for the last several years. It's just absolute joke to deal with,” said an operations supervisor (Unidentified Commissioner, S3),…
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