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Commission awards tractor and bush‑hog contract to lowest bidder for public‑works use
Summary
After receiving two bids, the commission approved awarding purchase of a tractor and bush hog to Shaker Equipment for $84,000; an alternate bid for a John Deere package totaled $194,175.06.
Public works staff reported two bids for a tractor and bush hog and recommended awarding the purchase to Shaker Equipment.
Daryl presented the bids and figures: a Hudson/John Deere package totaled $194,175.06, while a McCormick tractor and bush hog bid from Shaker Equipment totaled $84,000. Staff recommended awarding the purchase to Shaker Equipment and authorizing the mayor to sign purchase documents.
Commissioner Powell moved to award the bid; Commissioner Stewart seconded. A roll-call vote recorded Commissioner Powell, Mayor Dixon, Commissioner McCrary and Commissioner Stewart voting yes and Commissioner Bush recording a no; the motion carried.
The commission noted the purchase is budgeted and will proceed with standard contracting steps.
