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Richardson County Board approved purchases

By John Nixon

10/28/2025

(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners approved purchases of a motor grader and a new pickup for the Road Department when they met last week.

A 2026 John Deere. 6-wheel drive Motor Grader will be purchased through the Sourcewell state and local purchasing contract in an amount of $368,500 from Murphy Tractor & Equipment of Lincoln.

Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. informed the Board that Armbruster Motor Company in Falls City submitted a revision to their quote on a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Heavy Duty pickup lowering the quote form $56,950 to $55,900.

Following a review of the bids presented the prior week, Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado F2500 HD pickup from Armbruster Motor Company in an amount of $55,900.

Sheriff Rick Hardesty reported that Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremiah Franks is resigning. His last day on the job will be November 2. Other staffing changes that have occurred were also reviewed.

The Board approved rehiring former employee Brody Mendenhall who will be employed in the dispatch area of the Law Enforcement Center.

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