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North Bend council authorizes up to $65,000 for new maintenance truck
Summary
Council authorized staff to purchase a new 2026 F‑350 maintenance truck and approved a spending cap of $65,000 after reviewing competing new-vehicle bids and the condition of a 2006 truck the village aims to replace.
The North Bend council on March 30 authorized village staff to purchase a new maintenance truck, approving a spending cap of up to $65,000.
Officials said the existing 2006 truck has substantial wear and rust and carries heavy mileage; staff recommended buying new rather than investing in extensive repairs. Two new F‑350 bids were discussed: one vendor's complete package totaled about $61,684 when add-on conversion work was included, and another vendor's package was estimated in the mid‑$60,000 range. Council members asked staff to authorize the higher amount to avoid an underfunded commitment and allow for necessary conversion of the existing aluminum bed and equipment transfer.
Council moved, seconded and approved authorization to proceed. Staff were directed to instruct Nate, the maintenance lead, to begin procurement under the approved limit and to complete purchase paperwork with mayoral authorization as required by village purchasing rules.
The council did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the motion passed by voice vote. The village did not specify final vendor selection at the meeting; staff will return with purchase documentation and the executed contract once procurement is complete.
