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Commission debates lease vs. purchase for graders, tractors and heavy equipment; most items moved to regular meeting
Summary
Commissioners reviewed vendor bids for graders, tractors, an excavator and a dump truck, debated leasing (five‑year leases with maintenance) versus outright purchase, and generally favored leasing to avoid downtime; staff will bring final financing options and vendor terms to the regular meeting.
Ware County commissioners reviewed multiple procurement items on Nov. 10, including bids for two motor graders, tractors, an excavator and a '27 Freightliner dump truck. Vendors and staff outlined lease terms (five‑year leases with maintenance and replacement guarantees) and outright purchase prices.
David Penner, a vendor representative,…
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