Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is seeking bids on a new wheel loader. The commissioner’s bid request says that the county is looking to purchase a “wheel loader equivalent to a WA270 Komatsu with cab and air conditioning, bucket, forks and a power broom. According to online pricing, loaders like these are selling in excess of $150,000. The commissioner’s bid request says that the commissioner can accept or reject any bid. Bids are due at the commissioner’s office before 2 PM today.
