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Board accepts $410,460.35 low bid for CDBG-funded mini-pumper; chief says truck due in 90 days
Summary
Fire Chief Doug Acred recommended and the board accepted the low bid from Sunbelt Fire/Fouts Fire for a CDBG-funded mini-pumper at $410,460.35; the board authorized the mayor to purchase two air packs (~$19,000) if additional grant funds are approved. Volunteer firefighter David Novak announced retirement after 35 years.
The Henderson Board voted to accept a low bid of $410,460.35 from Sunbelt Fire/Fouts Fire for a CDBG-funded Fire Department mini-pumper and authorized Mayor Terry F. Bell to purchase two additional air packs—estimated at about $19,000—if extra grant funding is approved. Fire Chief Doug Acred told the board six bids were received and that the low bid remained lowest after optional items were added.
"We should have the truck within 90 days," Chief Acred said. Alderman Donna R. Butler moved to accept the low bid and give the mayor authority to buy the air packs if additional grant money is approved; Ald. Barber seconded and the motion carried. Chief Acred also left invitations for the department’s Christmas dinner and announced volunteer firefighter David Novak will retire after 35 years of service.
The board did not specify a delivery penalty or detailed warranty terms in the meeting minutes. Chief Acred said any additional grant funds would be used to equip the new pumper with two air packs; the board gave the mayor purchase authority contingent on grant approval.
