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Watonwan County approves $346,262 truck purchase for road crew
Summary
The Watonwan County Board unanimously approved the purchase of a tandem axle Mack truck with upfitting priced at $346,262.28 and snow removal equipment for $7,990.88, using State cooperative pricing; vendors and quote amounts were recorded.
The Watonwan County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved the purchase of a tandem axle truck and upfitting for the county road crew, totaling $346,262.28, and authorized a snow blower attachment for $7,990.88.
County Engineer Michael McCarty presented vendor quotes: Nuss Truck & Equipment for a Mack tandem truck at $159,335.28 and Towmaster Truck Equipment for upfitting at $186,927.00; the purchase used State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchase Venture pricing. The Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase and to proceed with procurement and equipment upfitting. The two older trucks— a 2012 Mack GU713 and a 2017 Freightliner 114SD—were approved for resale on MNBid with reserve values.
