Townshend authorizes RFPs for replacement highway trucks; board discusses financing and lead times
The highway committee presented RFPs to replace the RAM and a 10-wheel dump truck; the board authorized sending the RFPs so bids can be opened in late May, and members discussed financing options and long lead times for custom builds (about 2.5 years).
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The highway committee laid out a timeline and two draft RFPs seeking replacement vehicles—a RAM and a 10-wheel International dump truck. Committee members explained the plan: issue RFPs to open bids on May 22 or May 26, return results to the Select Board on June 9, and present financing options so the board can make a selection before placing orders.
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