27. Approve Piggyback Purchase of a John Deere Loader for DOT

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

Lee County is planning to purchase a new John Deere 624P Loader for its Department of Transportation. This purchase is being made using a piggyback contract, which allows the county to buy equipment already competitively sourced through a larger contract. The new loader will replace a 23-year-old unit that has accumulated over 10,060 hours of use. The Department of Transportation will use this loader to move materials for road maintenance and repair projects across Lee County. The old loader will be kept as a spare. This purchase is currently under review by the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The project involves the acquisition of heavy equipment, which will support ongoing road construction and maintenance activities. This early stage presents an opportunity for suppliers of heavy equipment and related services to engage with the county before final procurement details are settled.

purchase amount

278,900.43 $

loader age

23 year-old

loader hours

10,060 hours

savings amount

13,585.17 $

savings percentage

4.645 %