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B. A. Huddleston, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Council stating that he feels either excavator that was bid would do an excellent job, or would do the job we intent to do, but a decision had to be made, that the bids were within $8.00 of each other, so he chose the low bid of Darr Equipment Company. Mr. Huddleston also stated that the specification were written around the type of equipment that was needed which Roy Luttrell of Public Works, helped to establish. Craig Stout, 241 N. W. Lott Street, Longview, Texas, representing Conley - Lott - Nichols Machinery Company, appeared before the Council presenting a competitive comparison of the Liebherr A902 Speeder to the Caterpiller Excavator showing that the Liebherr has specification advantage over the Caterpillar. Harold Jacobs, 410 Delano Street, Longview, Texas, representing Darr Equipment Company, appeared before the Council discussing the swing great on his excavator. Mr. Jacobs told the Council that it-is not outside,and it is enclosed. Mr. Jacobs also told the Council his machine meets or exceeds the specifications, plus the next 24 months after Conley - Lott - Nichols warranty runs out, they have an additional power train warranty that could save the City money, and feels they could serve the City of Paris better than any Company in East Texas. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bone to accept the bid of Conley - Lott - Nichols Machinery Company's bid in the amount of $1,988.00 per month for sixty consecutive months. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clifford, and carried 5 ayes 1 nay, Mayor Burnett voting no. Mayor Burnett called for the tabulations of bids for One Air Type Street Sweeper, and the following bids were presented: Industrial Disposal Supply Co. Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,334.13 Industrial Disposal Supply Co. Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,342.59 Saf -T -Mark Supply Co. Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,400.31 Industrial Disposal Supply Co. Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installment of $1,413.25 Martin Equipment Company Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,607.05 Dallas Brush Mfg. Company Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installment of $1,770.62 City Manager Malone told the Council that B. A. Huddleston, Director of Public Works, recommends the low bid of Industrial Disposal