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Council approves $171,315 Komatsu dozer purchase for landfill
Summary
Council approved buying a Komatsu crawler dozer from Kirby Smith Machinery Inc. for $171,315 using landfill funds after staff said the current machine has a failed engine and three bids were solicited.
McAlester — The City Council approved the purchase of a Komatsu crawler dozer for landfill operations at a cost of $171,315, with funding coming from landfill accounts.
Public Works reported the existing dozer has a failed engine and is worn beyond economical repair; staff said repairing the engine would cost roughly $70,000 but would not restore the machine to usable condition. Staff confirmed they solicited three bids and recommended the lowest, from Kirby Smith Machinery Inc., which includes a five‑year warranty.
Councilors asked about warranty coverage and whether the machine could be used for other emergency tasks such as wildfire response. Staff replied the purchase is funded with landfill money and the dozer’s intended purpose is for landfill operations; staff and council discussed grant limitations that may restrict alternate uses. Finance staff (Sherry Swift) confirmed funds are available. A motion to approve the purchase was moved and carried on a unanimous roll call.
The purchase will be processed per procurement rules and delivered with the stated warranty; council did not amend the recommendation.
