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Council authorizes up-to-20 sets of firefighter PPE; members asked for clearer paperwork on quantities
Summary
After debate about conflicting RFP paperwork, Torrington’s council authorized purchase of up to 20 sets of firefighter personal protective equipment at $4,036 per set from Firematic Supply Company, with funding from the fire department capital account.
The Torrington City Council on June 17 authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Firematic Supply Company Inc. of Rocky Hill to acquire firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) at $4,036 per set, permitting procurement of up to 20 sets. The council’s approval followed an extended exchange about whether the underlying RFP requested 10 sets or a higher quantity and whether funding and purchase-order language matched the bid documents.
Why there was discussion
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