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Purchase of Three New Waste Management Trucks

Original title: Purchase Order to Nextran Truck Center-Lake City, in the amount of $442,722.00, for the purchase of three (3) 2024 Mack 80,000lb GVWR Cab & Chassis-4x6 Axle Trucks, for Waste Management via Public Works, Fleet Management.

February 14, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The county is spending $442,722.00 in public funds to replace or add to the fleet of trucks used for waste management services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Waste Management Department

The department will receive three new vehicles for their fleet operations.

Nextran Truck Center-Lake City

The company is the vendor receiving the contract for the sale of the vehicles.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 14, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a purchase order for three new 2024 Mack heavy-duty trucks for the county's waste management fleet. The total cost for the three vehicles is $442,722.00.

Key Facts

  • The county will purchase three 2024 Mack 80,000lb GVWR Cab & Chassis-4x6 Axle Trucks.
  • The total expenditure for the purchase is $442,722.00.
  • The trucks are designated for use by the Waste Management department.
  • The procurement is managed through the Public Works and Fleet Management divisions.
  • The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.
  • The file number for this transaction is 23-0414.
  • The item was introduced on January 30, 2023.

Why It Matters

The county is spending $442,722.00 in public funds to replace or add to the fleet of trucks used for waste management services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these trucks being used for?
The trucks are being purchased for the Waste Management department to support their operations.
How much does each truck cost?
The total purchase price for all three trucks is $442,722.00, which averages to approximately $147,574 per vehicle.

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Discoveries

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financial connection80% confidence

Fleet Replacement

The purchase involves heavy-duty specialized equipment, suggesting a planned cycle of fleet maintenance or expansion for waste services.

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County CommissionersThe governing body responsible for approving the purchase.Map →
organizationNextran Truck Center-Lake CityThe vendor selected to supply the three trucks.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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