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Board approves $111,000 wood chipper purchase amid calls for local bidding and grant checks
San Benito County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Supervisors approved a $111,000 wood chipper purchase from a Sourcewell contract and directed staff to quickly check for grant opportunities and local vendor quotes before completing the purchase; motion passed 5–0.
San Benito County supervisors approved the purchase of a replacement wood chipper valued at $111,000 during the Jan. 27 consent discussion, but they asked staff to take a last look for grants and solicit local quotes where feasible.
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