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TACIR approves rolling‑stock final report and calls on economic development to explore local supply options
Summary
Commissioners approved TACIR’s final report on rolling stock procurement delays and amended the report to urge the Department of Economic and Community Development to encourage in‑state suppliers of specialized vehicles to address long lead times for ambulances, fire apparatus and other fleet vehicles.
The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations approved a final report examining delays and rising costs in government vehicle procurement and amended the report to encourage state economic development efforts to explore local production of specialized vehicles.
Research Director Jennifer Berry presented the final Rolling Stock report, which compiled interviews with more than 30 Tennessee officials and concluded that global supply‑chain disruptions and industry consolidation have driven long procurement lead times and higher costs for specialized vehicles such as ladder trucks,…
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