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Council refers heavy‑duty trailer bids to Public Works after wide price variance
Summary
Bids for a heavy‑duty trailer ranged from $99,000 to $228,665. Council voted to refer the bids to Public Works for review and asked Director Mark Neary to report back on the discrepancy; Jim Fisher raised concerns about the price spread.
Council members opened bids May 20 for a heavy-duty trailer intended for the Roads Department and referred the matter to the Public Works Department for review.
Bids received were: RDO Equipment — $99,000; Holden Industries Inc. — $165,374; Torgerson's Equipment — $228,665. John Morgan moved to refer the bids to Public Works, a motion seconded by Hattie Thatcher and approved 10-0.
Commissioner Jim Fisher asked that Public Works Director Mark Neary report back because of the notable difference between the lowest and highest bids. "I am concerned about the difference in price and want Neary to report back," Fisher said on the record. No further action was taken at the meeting; the referral requires Public Works to review specifications and provide a recommendation to the council.
The record does not contain procurement irregularity findings; the council sought only departmental review before any award decision.
