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Wanamingo council approves revised pricing for fire department rescue pumper truck
Summary
The Wanamingo City Council approved a revised purchase price for a Rosenbauer rescue pumper truck after change orders raised the cost by $36,965 (3.5%) to $1,083,913; production is scheduled to start in early 2026 and the council voted 4-0 to authorize the change order.
The Wanamingo City Council approved a revised change order for the city’s rescue pumper truck on July 14, authorizing a new total price of $1,083,913 after five rounds of modifications to the original Rosenbauer bid.
Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Lunde told the council the change orders raised the original $1,046,948 purchase price by $36,965, a 3.5% increase. “The $36,965 increase is a 3.5% increase from the original price,” Lunde said, and described equipment substitutions including removal of the SAM system in favor of Rosenbauer’s LCS and Rosenbauer pump, additional electronic controls, 120V power outfitting for many bins and receiver hitches added to all four sides of the truck. He said production is scheduled to start in early 2026.
City Administrator Michael Boulton told the council the truck committee has worked with Rosenbauer on build plans and change orders for the past eight months and explained some items were eliminated to control cost. Lunde also noted that cancellation window #3 carries a $15,000 payout should the city exercise contract cancellation under that term.
Councilmember Stuart Ohr moved to approve the revised pricing change order and Councilmember Rebecca Haugen seconded; the motion passed 4-0. The approved motion was recorded as resolution 25-048.
Why it matters: the rescue pumper is a primary emergency response vehicle for Wanamingo and surrounding townships. Council discussion and staff reporting emphasized long-term serviceability, consolidated supplier support (Rosenbauer servicing integrated systems) and the committee’s aim to balance modern capabilities against cost.
What’s next: staff said the truck committee will continue conversations with townships on specifications and cost-sharing at upcoming budget-related meetings; production of the vehicle is expected to begin in early 2026.
