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Budget PlanningEquipmentDetected Jun 9, 2026

Supporting documentation in the FY 2027 PGI Canal Maintenance workshop details several planned fleet and equipment replacements for the Canal Maintenance Division, including a 2008 Caterpillar 416E backhoe, a new one-ton dump body truck, and multiple aging pickup trucks. The capital outlay schedule shows a total of 483000 for equipment replacement between FY 2027 and FY 2031, with 260000 programmed in FY 2027 and 133000 in FY 2028, plus later replacements in FY 2030. Fleet review sheets describe safety and reliability concerns such as hydraulic leaks, rusted frames, and undersized vehicles for canal work, and specify desired configurations (4x4, crew cabs, tow packages, enclosed cab backhoe, etc.). While no specific procurement method is cited, these will require purchases or leasing arrangements in the near term, creating opportunities for heavy equipment dealers, truck vendors, and leasing providers to supply replacement units or propose fleet management solutions as part of the upcoming PGI Canal Maintenance budget implementation.

Equipment specs include a replacement backhoe with enclosed cab and attachments and several 4x4 pick...

City of Punta GordaFleet replacement: backhoe, dump truck, and pickup trucks for canal maintenance

Why this matters for vendors

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Equipment

Where this sits in the buying cycle

Now

Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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Budget form notes that approvals and related minutes are to be attached, implying forthcoming board ...

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