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Carmel Board approves $5.04 million order for two pumpers and a tiller, and signs police vehicle equipment contract

Carmel Board of Public Works · May 7, 2026
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The Carmel Board of Public Works approved a $5,041,750 amendment to buy two pumpers and a tiller and authorized a separate $196,395.41 contract for police vehicle equipment, with staff citing national build delays and rising apparatus costs.

The Carmel Board of Public Works on May 6 approved a $5,041,750 additional‑services amendment with McQueen Equipment LLC to purchase two pumpers and a tractor‑drawn ladder (tiller) and also authorized a $196,395.41 contract with Waymarked Systems for police vehicle equipment.

Chief Joel Thacker of the Carmel Fire Department told the board the city must place orders now because build and delivery timelines have lengthened sharply; he said pumpers are taking "28 to 31…

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