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Commission approves $1.2 million sole‑source purchase of new Pierce pumper for Safety Harbor Fire Department
Summary
The commission approved a sole‑source purchase agreement for a heavy‑duty Pierce Velocity pumper for $1,199,343, which city staff say will replace an aging 2008 engine and maintain fleet commonality; county reimbursement for foundational units and Penny for Pinellas funding were cited as budget offsets.
The Safety Harbor City Commission approved a sole‑source purchase on Jan. 21 for a heavy‑duty Pierce Velocity pumper to replace an aging engine, voting unanimously 5‑0 to authorize staff to engage a vendor for a 49–52 month delivery vehicle scheduled for delivery in 2029.
Fire Chief Andrew Hawkins told the commission the purchase would replace a 2008 engine (Engine 854) that, under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidance, has surpassed recommended service life. Staff asked to engage 108 Fire and Safety LLC for a Pierce…
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