Town Of Smithfield Awards Bid For New Trucks

The Town of Smithfield has purchased two trucks, one for the Water and Sewer Department and the other for the Electric Department.

The Town had budgeted $35,000 for a new work truck for the Water and Sewer Department. Deacon Jones in Smithfield was the low bidder at $31,899.  J&M Chevrolet bid $34,078 and Dan Wise Chevrolet $40,603. Deacon Jones was awarded the purchase contract

Capital Ford was the lowest bidder on a four wheel drive pickup for the Electric Superintendent.  The low bid from Capital Ford was $29,603.  Deacon Jones had bid $30,498 and Kenly Ford $31,000.

Funds for the trucks are included in the town’s 2015-16 fiscal year budget.