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Village to purchase up to $104,990 in fire hydrants to maintain stock
Summary
Hoffman Estates authorized purchase of fire hydrants from Core & Main LP to replenish stock and replace unrepairable or obsolete units; staff said price increased about 15–20% over last year.
Hoffman Estates’ Public Works and Utilities Committee approved a purchase of fire hydrants from Core & Main LP for an amount not to exceed $104,990.
Public‑works staff said hydrants are kept in inventory to replace units that are unrepairable, damaged by vehicle strikes, or obsolete. The request included purchasing three additional hydrants beyond the original bid quantity to maximize funding availability and maintain a healthy stock.
Staff noted the price increase from the previous year is “about a 15 to 20% increase,” a rise that committee members compared to larger price escalations seen in other supply lines. The committee approved the purchase by motion with no dissent.
The purchase is intended to keep replacement inventory available and reduce response time when crews encounter hydrants requiring full replacement.
