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After debate on specs, Jefferson County approves John Deere backhoe purchase
Summary
Following a lengthy discussion of parts availability, delivery times and operator preference, commissioners authorized a purchase order for a John Deere backhoe for $218,037.90, pending final purchase-order processing and vendor coordination.
Jefferson County commissioners voted June 10 to authorize the county to purchase a new John Deere backhoe after hearing from Road & Bridge staff about an aging 1995 backhoe with irreparable transmission and wiring issues.
Road & Bridge staff reported some parts for the 1995 machine are discontinued and would require extensive fabrication. Todd and Ben, representatives from John Deere, advised the board on availability and…
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