Public works GMC plow truck purchase
City of BelfastMaine- Detected
- Jul 7, 2026
- 121 days ago
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- Equipment
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Belfast is set to authorize spending $62,995 to purchase a 2026 GMC Sierra 3500HD with a 9.6 V plow from O'Connor Auto Park, replacing a 2019 GMC 2500. Funding comes from the Public Works Capital Improvement Account, with up to $65,000 already approved in the FY26-27 CIP. The truck vendor is decided, but there may be follow-on needs for upfitting, telematics, maintenance, and future fleet replacements tied to the CIP cycle.
Council previously approved up to $65,000 in the FY26-27 CIP for this purchase; the selected bid comes in under budget.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 7, 2026
- Agency
- City of Belfast
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