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Board approves Stryker autoload purchase and directs bid for two 4,000‑gallon fire tenders
Summary
The county approved buying a Stryker autoload system for an EMS unit and authorized staff to issue an RFP for two 4,000‑gallon tanker tenders, to be funded primarily by insurance proceeds and T‑SPLOST if needed.
Meriwether County commissioners on April 7 approved purchasing a Stryker autoload patient‑handling system for an EMS ambulance and authorized staff to go out for bid on two 4,000‑gallon tender tankers for the county’s fire and rescue fleet.
Staff presented two quotes for the Stryker autoload system; the lower quote from Custom Truck and Body Works was cited in the meeting at approximately $63,317. Staff recommended proceeding with the lower quote and said the purchase would be funded from the FY25 EMS equipment/maintenance budget line.
For fire operations, staff explained the county needs tankers that carry large water volumes because many parts of the county lack hydrants. Meeting materials included an estimated unit cost of about $178,024.96 per tanker and a combined estimate of $356,498.12 for two units. Staff said insurance proceeds from a totaled engine would be the primary funding source (about $347,397 available) and that T‑SPLOST funds would cover any shortfall (the packet showed a remaining gap of roughly $9,101.12 under the estimate).
The board approved the Stryker autoload purchase and directed staff to prepare an RFP for two 4,000‑gallon tenders. Commissioners asked staff to consider specifications such as automatic transmissions, pumping capacity and hose reels for both fighting structure fires and supporting grass/brush responses. Staff said the two‑unit estimate is preliminary and invited the board to review bids before final purchase.
