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Laramie OKs $1.26 million fire pumper amid rising materials and EPA costs
Summary
The council unanimously approved awarding a $1,261,744 contract to Icon Fire LLC for a custom Class A pumper engine; Chief Johnson cited aluminum price volatility and new EPA requirements as primary cost drivers.
The Laramie City Council voted 9–0 on June 16 to award a contract to Icon Fire LLC for a custom Class A pumper engine at a price of $1,261,744.
Fire Chief Johnson told council staff budgeted $1.3 million for the replacement of Engine Three and that the department received a single bid. He said material price volatility — particularly a roughly 45% increase in aluminum prices over 18 months — and upcoming EPA emissions regulations that add roughly $100,000 to vehicle cost were the main drivers of the higher bid. Chief Johnson also noted labor-cost increases and other inflationary pressures.
The department’s specification committee configured the truck for local conditions, including a larger engine and pump-sizing adjustments for Laramie’s 7,200-foot elevation. The manufacturer lists a scheduled delivery within 630 calendar days; the department aims for a 20-year service life for the new pumper.
Chief Johnson said the bidder offered purchase-options that could reduce cost (including a payment-timing discount of about $83,000 for full prepayment), and he plans to coordinate with administrative services on whether prepayment makes fiscal sense. Councilors asked about customization opportunities and the department’s confidence in fleet reliability during the delivery period; the chief said the existing engine is in adequate condition to maintain service until replacement.
The motion to award the contract passed by unanimous roll call vote.
