CONTRACTPENDING

Council Weighs $74K Mini Excavator Purchase from Murphy Tractor

Disclosed value: $74,198.48; From agenda
Document date: May 4, 2026

What it covers

Newton City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 50P-Tier mini excavator from Murphy Tractor of Des Moines for $74,198.48. The new equipment will support multiple Public Works crews handling stormwater, street repairs, and underground utility work.

Who holds it

Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa holds this equipment contract with City of Newton. Its other public contracts on record include work for City of Pella.

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Contract details

Contract type: Equipment
Amount: $74,198.48
Document date: May 4, 2026
Vendor: Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa
Agency: City of Newton
Source document: Newton City Council Agenda May 4, 2026 (Agenda)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the equipment contract by City of Newton?

Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa was awarded this equipment contract by City of Newton, as recorded on May 4, 2026. The contract value is $74,198.48.

How much is the Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa contract with City of Newton worth?

The Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa contract with City of Newton is valued at $74,198.48, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Newton City Council Agenda May 4, 2026 (Agenda), dated May 4, 2026 from City of Newton. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa hold?

Murphy Tractor of Des Moines Iowa may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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