Council approves purchase of 80,000-pound truck lift for Fleet Maintenance
September 15, 2026 | Kinston City, Lenoir County, North Carolina
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Public Services Director Steve Miller told council the current fleet lift (1988 model) has a 66,000-pound rated capacity and is no longer adequate for the size of some city equipment. Staff solicited three quotes and recommended an 80,000-pound VREX model from AutoTech Solutions at $152,498.78 plus tax—the lowest price and the highest capacity of the bids received.
Councilmember Les Lipford moved to approve the purchase, Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon seconded, and all members voted in favor. Director Miller noted warranty norms (about one-year installation plus roughly a three-year equipment warranty) and said the purchase fits within the $226,000 budget appropriation.
Councilmember Les Lipford moved to approve the purchase, Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon seconded, and all members voted in favor. Director Miller noted warranty norms (about one-year installation plus roughly a three-year equipment warranty) and said the purchase fits within the $226,000 budget appropriation.
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