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Committee approves $35,000 die-cutter purchase under Sourcewell contract

Bangor City Finance Committee · August 3, 2026
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Summary

Finance committee approved leasing/purchase of a die cutter funded in the capital budget for $35,000 via a Sourcewell cooperative contract to reduce outsourcing costs.

The committee approved staff’s recommendation to purchase a die cutter for central services using a Sourcewell cooperative contract at a price of $35,000.

Chair explained the equipment will allow the city to perform work currently contracted out, producing long-term savings. The purchase was budgeted in the recent capital plan and is available under an existing Sourcewell contract, so no separate bid was required. Councilor Beck voiced support; the committee moved and seconded the staff recommendation and approved the purchase.

Staff said they will proceed with procurement under the cooperative contract and report back if any additional details are required.