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Richmond board approves purchase of new fire pumper after staff clarifies typographical price discrepancy
Summary
The Board of Works and Safety approved Contract No. 782026 with McQueen Equipment to buy a Pierce Sabre pumper for the Richmond Fire Department, with delivery expected in April–May 2027. Staff said a $30,034 prepay discount will lower the department's outlay and that funds are budgeted.
The City of Richmond Board of Works and Safety voted to approve Contract No. 782026 with McQueen Equipment for a Pierce Sabre pumper for the Richmond Fire Department.
Chief Kinder presented the request, saying the proposed delivery window is approximately April–May 2027 and that the proposal lists the purchase price in the vendor proposal. He said the finance committee secured a prepayment discount of $30,034 that will reduce the final cost; after applying that discount Chief Kinder said the department anticipates the net cost will be about $1,080,617. "We've actually got a $30,000 discount," Chief Kinder said.
Board members and staff discussed a typographical discrepancy between the amount shown on the meeting agenda and the vendor paperwork. The city attorney/staff noted the contract language includes a "not to exceed" clause, which the board accepted as allowing the award despite the clerical error. The chair confirmed the fire department has the purchase budgeted.
A motion to approve the contract was made and seconded; the board approved the contract by voice vote. The chief thanked the board and noted the apparatus is "definitely needed." The board did not record a roll-call tally; approval was by unanimous voice vote as entered in the minutes.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract paperwork with McQueen Equipment consistent with the "not to exceed" language and the finance office's prepay terms.
