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Flagstaff approves purchase of three specialized Ford responder trucks after local dealers lack stock
Summary
Council approved a cooperative purchase of three Ford F-150 responder trucks after staff said local dealers could not supply specialized responder vehicles from stock. A local business owner urged the city to buy locally; staff and the purchasing director explained procurement rules, ordering banks and lead times.
Flagstaff City Council on Feb. 18 approved a cooperative purchase contract to buy three specialized Ford F-150 responder trucks after staff explained the vehicles were not available at local dealerships and were needed to replace fire-department units down for collision and mechanical failures.
The item was pulled for public comment (Consent item D). Kelly Cullen, a long-time Flagstaff business owner, urged the city to exhaust local resources and give local dealerships a chance to quote before buying from out of state. "Buying locally creates jobs, keeps money in the community and reduces environmental impacts from shipping vehicles long distances," Cullen said.
City procurement staff…
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