Board approves $7,958 welder purchase for county bridge crew
Summary
County Engineer Cathy Nicholas said the bridge crew needs a portable Miller Bobcat 265 welder to continue on‑site fabrication; the board approved the $7,958.17 purchase from Superior Welding Supply, Waterloo.
County Engineer Cathy Nicholas asked the board to approve purchasing one Miller Bobcat 265 welder for the bridge crew to replace an aged unit essential for welding bridge piles and fabricating wing walls.
She explained the welder is portable and used on‑site: "We need the welder," Nicholas said, adding the county solicited three quotes and Superior Welding Supply (Waterloo) offered the lowest price at $7,958.17. Because the purchase exceeded the $5,000 threshold and was not budgeted, it will be taken from the capital equipment line and the department will reshuffle other equipment items to stay within limits.
The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call so the county can proceed with the purchase and keep bridge work on schedule.
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