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Burrillville approves $598,727 vacuum truck purchase, transfers $53,627 from capital fund
Summary
Council approved awarding a contract to Anderson Motors Inc. to build and deliver a 2026 Volvo vacuum truck for $598,727 and authorized a transfer of $53,627 from the major capital fund to cover the town's share; DPW Director Jeffrey McCormick said the vendor agreed to increase a manufacturer contribution by $35,000.
The Burrillville Town Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Volvo vacuum truck on Sept. 24, awarding the contract to Anderson Motors Inc. for a price of $598,727 and authorizing a transfer of $53,627 from the major capital fund to the general fund to meet the town's share of the grant match.
Jeffrey McCormick, the town's DPW director, explained the background: the town previously approved a matching arrangement for a grant that covered part of the truck cost; the vendor negotiated additional manufacturer assistance of $35,000 but a shortfall remained. "Our deficit is $53,627," McCormick said, summarizing the net amount the town would need to cover. The council voted to award the contract under a preapproved Massachusetts master price agreement and directed staff to return proceeds from the sale of the old truck to the general fund when available.
Council discussed warranty and procurement details and authorized the administration to continue efforts to secure a larger match if possible. The motion included a caveat that the administration would seek additional funds from the grantor to achieve a true 50/50 match if feasible. The vote to transfer the funds and award the contract was approved by voice vote; a roll-call tally was not recorded in the transcript.
