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County approves equipment packages for new tandem trucks from SCES (Viking SCES USA)
Summary
Albany County authorized purchase of three equipment packages (dump bodies, plows, salt spreaders) from SCES Corporation DBA Viking SCES USA to outfit newly approved tandem chassis; staff said the equipment typically is retired along with the truck due to wear from salt and heavy use.
The board approved buying equipment packages from SCES Corporation (doing business as Viking SCES USA) to outfit three newly procured Western Star tandem trucks.
Staff explained the equipment packages include dump bodies, snow plows and salt spreaders and that these add‑ons generally reach the end of useful life at the same time as the chassis because of heavy salt and abrasion. Commissioners asked how many miles these assemblies typically last; staff said they would follow up with a specific mileage estimate.
Action taken: a motion to authorize the equipment purchase was made, seconded and carried unanimously.
Next steps: staff will finalize procurement and coordinate installation of the equipment packages on the newly acquired chassis.
