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Bangor Finance Committee approves equipment bids, airport security project
The Bangor City Council Finance Committee approved several equipment purchases for Public Works and Parks, including a truck, hydroexcavator, and compressor. The committee also recommended a $12 million TSA checkpoint project at the airport to the full council, noting it will be funded through existing passenger facility charges without increasing ticket prices.
Key points
- Committee approved a three-quarter ton truck from Darling's Ford for $110,173, noting a 12-week delivery lead time.
- A hydroexcavator from Hydrographs Corporation was approved for $57,984 after the low bidder failed to meet specifications.
- A compressor from Technology International Inc. was approved for $25,179, with delivery scheduled to avoid winter conditions.
- Decorative light fixtures from Coastal Traffic Inc. were approved for $67,886 to replace aging units in the downtown area.
- A tandem axle plow truck from Freightliner of Maine was recommended to full council for $273,902, prioritizing warranty coverage over the lowest bid.
- A $12 million TSA checkpoint project at the airport was recommended to full council, funded by passenger facility charges with no increase to passenger ticket prices.
Next steps
- Full council to vote on the tandem axle plow truck and the airport TSA checkpoint project.
- City staff to provide a link to bid documents in future meeting packets for easier access.
- City staff to continue working on updating the outdated purchasing policy and streamlining the bid process.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
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