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Board reviews recommended purchases: three buses ($392,885) and replacement equipment for district maintenance
Summary
Facilities staff recommended buying three buses from Hoekstra Transportation Inc. for $392,885 (funded by the 2020 Capital Projects Fund) and replacing a corroded Caterpillar 420E backhoe with a Bobcat Skid-Steer; staff cited price increases and operational needs as reasons to proceed before October 2025.
Facilities staff recommended the purchase of three buses from Hoekstra Transportation Inc. for $392,885, using 2020 Capital Projects Fund (Building & Site) dollars, and urged approval before October 2025 to avoid projected price increases. Assistant Director Luke Cadeau and Director Jon Barth presented the recommendation and answered board questions.
The Facilities Department also recommended replacing an aging, severely corroded Caterpillar 420E backhoe used for winter salt loading with a Bobcat Skid-Steer citing greater durability, efficiency and lower salt exposure. Staff said trade-in credit, MI Deal pricing and auction proceeds would offset part of the final cost; final figures are to be confirmed.
