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DeKalb committee ratifies purchase of lightweight firefighter protection gear
Summary
The IRPS committee approved ratifying a Sourcewell contract to purchase 65 tri‑certified Viking lightweight shield gear sets for county firefighters after a vendor price increase prompted early purchase; the item was approved by voice vote.
The DeKalb County Internal Resources and Public Safety (IRPS) Committee on Tuesday ratified a purchase order for specialized lightweight protective gear for firefighters, citing a vendor price increase that threatened previously negotiated savings.
Chair Ladina Bolton said the request would ratify purchase order No. 5058768 under Sourcewell contract No. 10424‑BKN for 65 tri‑certified Viking shield gear, awarded to Viking Life Saving Equipment through Central Alabama…
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