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Flat Rock council approves $788,885 fire engine purchase, votes to waive bidding
Summary
The Flat Rock City Council unanimously approved buying an in‑stock Spartan fire engine for $788,885 and voted to waive the formal bidding process; one councilmember recorded a dissenting vote on the waiver.
The Flat Rock City Council approved the purchase of a fire engine priced at $788,885 and voted to waive the competitive-bid process to buy an available Spartan chassis vehicle, council members said during the meeting.
The purchase was presented to the council as a chance to replace a 35‑year‑old apparatus quickly. A staff presenter said the vehicle is available now and could be delivered by Thanksgiving instead of waiting years for a custom build. "We could actually if the order is placed... get a truck here by Thanksgiving," the presenter said.
Council members emphasized the tradeoffs between price, lead time and the condition of…
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