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Select Board approves up to $10,600 to replace transmission on Town Ford F-550 after receiving three estimates
Summary
Public works staff reported three quotes to replace the transmission on Truck 11 (2017 Ford F-550). The board approved the emergency replacement, not to exceed $10,600, contingent on confirming warranty terms and using capital funds swapped from a deferred retrofit item.
The public works director presented three vendor estimates to replace the failed transmission on Truck 11 (2017 Ford F-550): New England Diesel $9,400; Yankee Ford $10,200; Ripley & Fletcher $10,600. He explained the vehicle has 74,135 miles and 8,939 engine hours and is an important plow truck for village-area winter work. "...brand new transmission, is 9,400," staff said when summarizing the lowest bid.
Board members discussed warranty length and the option to shift $10,000 from a planned cruiser retrofit to cover the emergency repair; a motion was approved to replace the transmission not to exceed $10,600, subject to warranty comparison and appropriation out of the capital budget.
