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Savannah council approves multiple contracts including $1.51M Axon services and $1.69M fire‑training structure
Summary
Council authorized a set of purchasing items: a $1,513,930.45 contract extension with Axon Enterprises for expanded services, a $1,690,605 contract with Forged Fire & Company for a modular fire training structure, a weapons system purchase (not to exceed $148,049) and an engineering modification for a 30‑inch force main among other items.
During the consent/purchasing portion of the agenda council approved items 19 through 25, authorizing several contracts and contract modifications:
- A contract consolidation/expanded services agreement with Axon Enterprises not to exceed $1,513,930.45. - A manufacture and installation contract with Forged Fire & Company LLC for a modular container assembly structure for fire training, in the amount of $1,690,605 (amount read aloud as $1,690,605). - A weapons‑system purchase authorization (not to exceed $148,049). - A contract modification with Thomas and Hutton (Thomas and Hunt Engineering named in the agenda) for engineering design of a 30‑inch force main (Southwest Quad Task 4) in the amount of $79,980. - A $65,000 contract for financial empowerment research and engagement services with Blue Knowledge Consulting.
Council discussed and voted on the items; motions were made and passed by voice vote. The mayor and council thanked the departments involved; staff noted that some items were reconsiderations from previous agendas and that staff is available to address questions. Details on procurement terms and vendor scopes were provided in agenda materials but not fully read into the public record during the meeting.
