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Council approves purchase of 2027 Freightliner trash truck amid resident complaints about pickup
Summary
Hammond authorized purchase of a 2027 Freightliner M2-106 trash truck for $159,997 after staff said the recommended bid met RFP specifications; council and residents extensively debated inconsistent debris pickup, contractor responsibility and vehicle tracking.
The Hammond City Council on Jan. 13 approved purchase of a 2027 Freightliner M2-106 trash truck with a 30-cubic-yard dump body from Covington Sales for $159,997 (RFP 26-10) after staff said the recommended vendor met the RFP specifications.
City staff explained the recommended truck matched RFP requirements and that a lower-priced bid did not meet specifications; a…
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