There are few things in Bristol Borough that can stir up as much spirited conversation at the riverfront town’s street sweeping program.
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The borough has put up for bid its former 2005 Johnston VT650 Sweeper with 54,130 miles on the odometer.
The starting price for the street sweeper was $1,626 as of Monday morning and bidding is set to close on Friday.
The vehicle was described by the borough as having a “front motor [that] runs great,” does come with some issues — a loose back motor fan and broken bolts on the gearbox, leading to the fan hitting the transition ring.
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Despite these problems, the sweeper has attracted considerable interest, with 15 bids already placed.
The auction is taking place on Municibid, a popular online platform used by local governments to sell surplus items.
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The auction marks the end of an era for the old sweeper, which was replaced by a newer model in 2022.
Credit: Bristol Borough
The purchase of the new sweeper cost $328,000 and was made possible through grant funding from the Redevelopment Authority of the Bucks County’s casino impact program.
Bristol Borough has several designated sweeper zones throughout the town.
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Residents can get a $15 ticket for blocking sweeping operations.
In addition to the street sweeper, the borough is also auctioning off three Ford Focuses, a 1984 backhoe, a 2009 Ford F-550 dump truck, and a 2014 police car.
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Such auctions are not uncommon among local governments.
In 2016, Bristol Township sold its former armored vehicle used by the tactical team.
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