Camden Select Board 07.21.26
Town of CamdenMaine- Detected
- Jul 22, 2026
- 108 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
- Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Purchase of a replacement plow truck (2023 GMC 8500) and a backhoe for the Public Works Department.
The used truck has only 3,300 miles and a six-month warranty, saving approximately $55,000. Bogard Equipment matched the price of United Construction Forestry for the backhoe, offering a Case equipment model preferred for its robustness and compatibility with existing equipment.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 22, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Camden
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