29. Approve Piggyback Purchase of Takeuchi Excavator and Track Loader for DOT

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

The Lee Board of County Commissioners has approved the purchase of two new pieces of heavy equipment for the Department of Transportation. This includes one Takeuchi TB260CA Compact Excavator costing $95,003.00 and one Takeuchi TL12V2-CRH Compact Track Loader costing $93,361.00, for a total purchase of $188,364.00. The excavator will be used for canal maintenance and drainage system upkeep, while the track loader will support road repairs and shoulder construction. This purchase is planned and has been approved, meaning the equipment will be acquired soon. The work involves the delivery and integration of this new heavy machinery into the county's fleet. Contractors specializing in heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and potentially related site work for drainage and road repairs may find opportunities. Suppliers of heavy equipment parts and maintenance services could also benefit. Reaching out to the Department of Transportation early could provide insights into future needs or related projects.

Takeuchi TB260CA Compact Excavator

95003.00 $

Takeuchi TL12V2-CRH Compact Track Loader

93361.00 $

Total purchase

188364.00 $

Savings for Takeuchi Compact Excavator

1187.59 %

Savings percentage for Takeuchi Compact Excavator

1.235 %

Savings for Takeuchi Compact Track Loader

2511.73 %

Savings percentage for Takeuchi Compact Track Loader

2.62 %