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Highway committee approves 2026 equipment buys, including 1‑ton pickup and supervisor truck
Summary
The Portage County Highway Committee approved several 2026 equipment purchases by voice vote, including a 1‑ton pickup, a supervisor truck (Wheeler Chevrolet quote of about $51,007.36), and attachments for pavers; vendors and comparative pricing were discussed.
The Portage County Highway Committee approved multiple 2026 equipment purchases at its Nov. 18 meeting, including a 1‑ton pickup, a supervisor truck and attachments for paving equipment.
Chair introduced item 14, the purchase of a 2026 1‑ton pickup truck; the motion to approve passed by voice vote. For the supervisor truck (item 15), staff reported they compared state contract pricing and contacted local dealers; staff presented a lower quote from Wheeler Chevrolet of about $51,007.36, which the committee approved. Items 16–17 covered a paver hopper attachment and a final replacement machine (with vendor pricing discussed, including John Deere for one item); the committee approved those purchases by voice vote as well.
Why it matters: Committee members said equipment purchases were vetted against state contract pricing and local quotes to ensure cost effectiveness and continuity of operations during the 2026 construction season.
What the committee decided: All listed equipment purchases were approved by voice votes; no roll‑call tallies or individual recorded votes were included in the transcript.
Next steps: Purchasing will proceed with the selected vendors; staff will handle procurement and contracting details and report back as purchases are finalized.
