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Savannah council approves multiple procurements including $1.59 million ladder truck and water‑quality equipment
Summary
On June 11 the Savannah City Council approved several procurement contracts including a $1,590,798 ladder truck for the fire department, an annual trash‑compactor contract, license‑plate reader lease, and water‑quality testing equipment; airport supply and software contracts were also approved.
The Savannah City Council on June 11 approved a package of procurement and contract items covering public-safety apparatus, equipment and airport services.
Notable approvals included authorization to procure a replacement ladder truck for the Savannah Fire Department from Spartan Motor’s, Inc. for $1,590,798 and an annual contract for trash compactors with Stribling Systems, Inc. for up to $141,000. Council also approved an annual contract for promotional testing and assessment services for the police with Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for $69,375 and a lease for a license plate reader camera system with Flock Group, Inc. for $32,000.
The council approved procurement of water-quality testing equipment from Perkins and Elmer in the amount of $48,636.34 and two Savannah Airport Commission items: budgeted janitorial supplies not to exceed $175,000 and a three‑year software installation contract with GCR, Inc. for $382,163. Items were moved in grouped motions and passed unanimously.
Council members emphasized routine procurement procedures and recognized staff for completing the most recent financial audit. The meeting record shows the council approved supplemental budget adjustments to the Capital Improvement Fund later in the session and confirmed the mayor’s local emergency declaration related to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Next steps: purchasing staff and relevant departments will execute contracts and schedule deliveries per procurement timelines; council records will reflect the executed contract modifications and award documents.
