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Board approves multiple public-works purchases under Omnia/Empire contracts totaling over $1.4 million
Summary
Public Works presented and the board approved multiple equipment purchases via Omnia/Empire contracts, including a vibratory compactor (up to $232,634), an all-wheel-drive motor grader (~$242,003.44 with trade-in), a track-type loader (~$806,022.45), and a compact wheel loader with broom ($182,198.26); the board also authorized vehicle bid solicitations, including an ambulance.
Tony Hines, facilities and fleet manager, summarized a series of Omnia cooperative-purchase items for the road-crew and landfill. He requested board approval to buy a vibratory compactor for up to $232,634, an all-wheel-drive motor grader (approximately $242,003.44 with trade-in), and a track-type loader for landfill operations priced around $806,022.45. Each motion was called, seconded, and approved by voice vote.
Hines also requested purchase of a compact wheel loader with broom and forklift attachments for $182,198.26, and asked permission to solicit bids for three PPV SUVs, a jail transport van, crew-cab pickup, two dump trucks, a roll-off truck, and an ambulance (allowing rebox or replacement options). Supervisors discussed sole-source verification and directed staff to provide procurement backup where needed.
