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Shawnee Council approves up to $2.573 million purchase of custom fire apparatus; delivery expected in about four to five years

Shawnee City Council · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The council authorized a purchase agreement with Conrad Fire Services for a custom tiller fire apparatus priced not to exceed $2,573,000. Fire Chief Rick Potter said only one bid was received and estimated delivery at about 49½ to 52 months; the city expects to borrow for the vehicle when it is delivered.

Shawnee — The City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement with Conrad Fire Services to purchase a custom tiller fire apparatus in an amount not to exceed $2,573,000.

Fire Chief Rick Potter told council the tiller is a specialized, custom vehicle that arrived through the city’s competitive process with only one bid. ‘‘For this type of apparatus,…

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