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Council approves fleet and public-safety purchases, renewals and a housing outreach RFP
Summary
Council approved six purchase recommendations including fleet fueling-station upgrades, a materials renewal, fire gear/acquisition requests, and a police fitness-equipment purchase; a targeted housing outreach RFP was also approved and a wastewater sole-source bubbler flow meter was reported.
The Chattanooga City Council approved multiple procurement actions on April 1, including contract adjustments, one-time purchases and an RFP recommendation.
Purchases approved included:
- Fleet: increase of $4,946.99 for additional fueling-station equipment, raising the contract total to $317,019.99.
- Public Works (materials): year-two renewal with a 3% price increase for Southeastern Materials; the new estimated annual spend is $1,900,000.
- Fire: extension of an agreement through Sept. 14, 2025 to remain compliant with the Tennessee statewide contract (no additional funds requested).
- Fire: one-time purchase of protective-gear dryers from Dry Gear Solutions (sole source) for $147,319.98.
- Fire: one-time purchase of a rescue system from North American Fire Equipment (sole source) for $231,721.73.
- Police: one-time purchase of fitness equipment from Fitworks in the amount of $124,117.50 (using a cooperative contract).
Council also approved an RFP recommendation for economic development to secure a consultant to develop and implement a targeted housing outreach strategy. A sole-source wastewater purchase of a portable bubbler flow meter system for $29,886.60 was reported to council.
All purchase items and the RFP recommendation were approved by voice vote; council discussion was brief and focused on procedural compliance with procurement and contract terms.
