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Perry approves New Holland backhoe purchase after negotiation and warranty assurances
Summary
Council authorized the purchase of a new New Holland B75D backhoe from Great Plains for $68,006.06 with a $12,000 trade‑in, citing waived prior charges and a two‑year warranty; staff said funds come from scrapped valves and labor savings.
The Perry City Council voted to authorize purchase of a New Holland B75D backhoe from Great Plains for $68,006.06 with a $12,000 trade‑in of the city’s old backhoe. Staff said that, after negotiating with the dealer, the vendor waived a previously billed $22,000 in charges and that the new machine carries a two‑year warranty.
Public works staff explained the trade‑in and purchase were recommended because the current backhoe needs a roughly $25,000 engine rebuild, and the new machine will include pumps and other work needed for winter utility operations. The presenter said the purchase price is net of the $12,000 trade‑in and that funding will come from a combination of proceeds from scrapped brass valves and departmental labor savings.
Council members pressed staff about procurement process, vendor reliability and lead times (staff said New Holland dealers were three to four months out for general availability but that the specified unit was available and could be installed in about five days). Multiple council members approved the purchase by roll call.
The Municipal Authority later ratified the purchase and the trade‑in authorization.
