I. Council Action Requested.
Title
To award a bid to Freightliner/Western Star for the purchase of a 2026 Western Star 47X truck with plow gear in the amount of $308,474, capital expenditure (PW-2026-013), which is budgeted in account 19100-474309.
Body
II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because;
a. The Council has the authority to enter into contracts as the legislative body of the Town pursuant to Article II, Section 3(1) of the Charter, and
b. The purchase involves lease-purchase financing, requiring Council approval in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Town of Windham Purchasing Policies (2024), as amended.
III. Issue Summary.
Please see the bid results and supporting information from Public Works Director Brian Morin.