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County to rebuild fire-damaged landfill compactor with Caterpillar program; transfers funds to cover cost
Summary
After a March 2025 fire totaled a 2023 Caterpillar 826K compactor, the Board approved transferring insurance settlements and under-budget fencing funds to pay for a Caterpillar Certified Rebuild and approved a sole-source exemption citing N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-129.
Catawba County staff told commissioners May 5 that a March 18, 2025 fire destroyed the county's 2023 Caterpillar 826K landfill compactor. Insurance paid the county $607,625; Carolina CAT quoted $689,737.28 to perform a Caterpillar Certified Rebuild. Staff recommended rebuilding the machine through Caterpillar's Certified Rebuild…
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