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Commission buys solid tires for transfer‑station backhoe after bid review
Summary
Commission approved purchase of four solid tires for a new backhoe at the transfer station from McLaren for $6,550 after staff explained differences between bids and recommended the lower‑cost option.
Staff presented two bids for solid tires for the county’s new backhoe at the transfer station and explained the differences in tire size and expected wear. Commissioners discussed whether the tires were equivalent and whether an included blade or wear edge would be supplied or sourced locally.
Commission approved purchase from McLaren for $6,550 for all four tires (including free shipping). The chair moved and the commission carried the motion by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to source a replaceable blade or wear edge locally if the vendor does not supply that component.
