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Gardner City utilities commission backs recommendation to contract with KC Bobcat for compact excavator
Summary
The Gardner City Utilities Advisory Commission voted Nov. 7 to recommend that City Council authorize a contract with KC Bobcat for a compact excavator, citing the machine’s ability to pass through 36‑inch gates and a low bid of $43,491.34 (plus insurance and shipping).
The Gardner City Utilities Advisory Commission voted Nov. 7 to recommend that the City Council authorize the city administrator to execute a contract with KC Bobcat for a 2024 stand‑alone compact excavator with soil conditioner, staff said.
Staff presenting the request said three bids were solicited under the city’s purchasing policy and that all three bids included three‑year warranties; KC Bobcat submitted the lowest price. "This will allow us to enter through a 36 wide gate…
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