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Buffalo County approves 5-year Case tractor lease after bid review
Summary
After reviewing three bids, commissioners authorized a five-year lease with warranty for a Case tractor for the highway department; the motion passed by voice vote.
The highway superintendent reported two completed projects and presented three competitive lease proposals for a replacement tractor. Lease comparisons showed the Case option had the lowest annual cost and included five years of bumper-to-bumper warranty and a powertrain warranty for the term; the Case quote was presented as roughly $17.04 per year (in transcript shorthand) with 2,000 hours and full-term powertrain coverage.
A commissioner moved to lock in the Case 5-year lease; the motion was seconded. The board voted 'Aye' and the chair announced the motion passed. A staff follow-up will confirm lease documents and ensure the county's budget and insurance treatment reflect the new lease arrangement.
The highway superintendent said regular maintenance would be performed by county crews while repairs during the lease would be handled under warranty by the lessor.
