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RP&L board approves vehicle bid, refers bucket‑truck bids and flags cybersecurity, large‑load concerns

Richmond Common Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The Richmond Board of Power & Light approved a $145,815 award for a budgeted 2026 dump truck, referred a sealed bucket‑truck bid for staff evaluation, approved $9.24M in bills and discussed cyber threats and data‑center energy demands highlighted at the IMPA conference.

At its April 6 session following the common council meeting, the Richmond Board of Power & Light approved several procurement actions and discussed industry risks, including cybersecurity and large electrical loads.

The board approved bills totaling $9,243,429.47. For fleet replacement, staff recommended awarding a 2026 Class 7 dump truck purchase to Wetzel Ford with an…

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