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Assembly committee awards $2.48 million contract for two University Fire Department engines
Summary
The finance committee approved a Sourcewell cooperative purchase of two fire engines for the University Fire Service Area at a total cost of $2,477,950; staff and commenters discussed long lead times, northern‑climate specs and disposition of the replaced apparatus.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Finance Committee voted unanimously to award a $2,477,950 contract through the Sourcewell cooperative for two replacement fire engines intended for the University Fire Service Area.
Forest Keiper, who identified himself as chief of the University Fire Department, testified in support of the purchase, saying, “These engines are not just replacements, they're critical upgrades to our fleet to ensure we can continue to provide dependable, modern fire…
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