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Ellis County authorizes road equipment purchases to support road repairs
Summary
The court approved purchases of a 2027 Hicks 32-cubic-yard aluminum dump trailer ($74,846) and a double-drum roller ($34,122) for Road & Bridge precincts, citing equipment efficiency and cooperative contract savings.
The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved two purchases to support road‑repair operations: a 2027 Hicks aluminum dump trailer for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 for $74,846 and a double‑drum roller for Precinct 2 for $34,122.
Purchasing Director EJ Harbin said using the Choice Partners cooperative contract provided a $7,404 discount on the trailer and the BuyBoard cooperative contract offered approximately 25% off list price for the roller. Commissioner Stinson said moving to an aluminum end‑dump will save trips and reduce operating costs, and Commissioner Grayson described the roller as important for advancing asphalt work. Both purchases were approved unanimously.
