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Saline County approves purchase of two motor graders after debate over trade‑ins and lifecycle
Summary
After extensive questioning about warranties, trade‑in values and whether older graders could be kept in service longer, the Saline County Board of Commissioners approved purchase of two new motor graders by a 4‑1 vote. Staff recommended accepting Murphy Tractor's bid for $614,000 net of trade‑ins.
The Saline County Board of Commissioners voted 4‑to‑1 on Feb. 3 to approve purchasing two new motor graders for road maintenance after a lengthy discussion over warranty terms, trade‑in valuations and equipment life cycles.
Road and Bridge Administrator Darren Fischel told the commission sealed bids were opened Jan. 12 and staff recommended accepting Murphy Tractor’s offer. Murphy’s bid, after a trade‑in allowance, results in a net purchase price of $614,000 for the two graders, Fischel…
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