Guemes Island Ferry generator service contract
Skagit CountyWashington- Detected
- Oct 12, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
- Est. value
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From the meeting
Public Works scheduled a vendor services agreement with MER Equipment, Inc. for maintenance, repair, materials, and technical support to inspect and repair the John Deere generator, Model #4045TFM85, on the Guemes Island Ferry, M/V Guemes. The contract ceiling is $40,000 and the initial term starts December 8, 2026 for two years, with two optional one-year extensions.
This is a clear equipment service contract with future maintenance runway. The next useful conversation is around generator support, parts, and renewal planning.
- Meeting date
- October 12, 2026
- Agency
- Skagit County
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