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Council OKs $258,290 Type 6 brush truck for new Station 5
Summary
Council approved buying a 2026 Ford F-550 SuperCab 4x4 Type 6 brush truck for the new Station 5 not to exceed $258,290. Staff explained chassis lead times of 120–150 days and described the vehicle's role at the new station.
The council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-550 SuperCab 4x4 Type 6 brush truck for Fire Station 5 in a not-to-exceed amount of $258,290, using a Texas Buy Board cooperative contract. Staff said the vehicle is for the new Station 5 and described the chassis lead time: once ordered, chassis delivery is typically 120–150 days, after which the build and upfitting proceed in the manufacturer's queue.
Council members asked whether the 2025 vs. 2026 model year creates technological differences and whether rush delivery was possible; staff said rush fees or queue-jumping are not generally available and that production queues determine timing. The council approved the purchase on the consent agenda after technical clarification.
Staff noted this purchase is part of forward planning to ensure new stations have appropriate apparatus when they open and described how chassis and body builds progress through queues, which can extend overall delivery timelines.
