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Denton approves five-year contract ceiling of $26 million for fire apparatus purchases and repairs
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Simmons Martin Emergency Group (authorized dealer) for purchase and repair of fire apparatuses and related equipment, with a one-year base and four one-year renewal options, not to exceed $26 million over five years.
The City Council authorized the city manager on June 3 to execute a purchasing agreement with Simmons Martin Emergency Group for acquisition and repair services of specialized fire apparatus and related equipment for the Fleet Services Department.
Tom Grama, director of Facilities and Fleet Services, said the fleet team and the Fire Department collaborated on a 15-year life-cycle analysis to forecast apparatus needs and repair requirements. He gave an example of a 2024 Pierce engine that cost about $1.26 million…
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