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Bonner County awards motor grader purchase to Pape Machinery after bid comparison

Bonner County Board of County Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Road and Bridge recommended, and the board approved, awarding a lease-purchase bid for a 2026 motor grader to Pape Machinery after comparing two bids and projected financing; the department said annual payments will be lower under the recommended package.

Bonner County's Road and Bridge director recommended accepting a bid from Pape Machinery for a 2026 John Deere motor grader and the Board approved the notice of award.

Jason Toph, Road and Bridge director, told commissioners the department received two complete bids for one motor grader. He presented a side-by-side comparison showing Pape Machinery's bid at $409,750 with a…

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