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Sudbury Housing Authority to trade Bobcat and buy John Deere Gator for grounds work (not to exceed $26,000)
Summary
The board authorized trading a Bobcat for $15,000 toward a John Deere Gator purchase (cabin, plow, spreader) under Statewide Contract MA FAC116 from United Ag & Turf, with a not-to-exceed price of $26,000. Executive Director Cusolito said the Gator is better suited for year-round use.
The Sudbury Housing Authority authorized the purchase of a John Deere Gator with cabin, plow, and spreader under Statewide Contract MA FAC116 (Quote ID 1330761) from United Ag & Turf, not to exceed $26,000, and approved trading the authority’s existing Bobcat for $15,000 toward the purchase.
The motion was made by Vice Chair T. Vitvitsky and seconded by Assistant Treasurer F. Riepe; the board voted unanimously. Executive Director Sheila M. Cusolito explained the Bobcat requires a hoisting license, underperformed in winter use, and that the Gator provides more year‑round utility and complements existing equipment. The quoted Gator price in the minutes was $25,540.75.
The purchase will proceed under the stated Statewide Contract; the minutes did not include delivery timing or warranty details. Management noted the trade‑in and the not‑to‑exceed cap; the board did not record dissent.
