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North Riverside authorizes purchase of new fire pumper, waives competitive bidding
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of a 2026 Pierce Saber pumper from MacQueen Equipment, LLC for up to $1,100,000. The board also approved a related purchase agreement (26-R-12).
The Village of North Riverside Board of Trustees voted on May 18 to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of one 2026 Pierce Saber pumper from MacQueen Equipment, LLC not to exceed $1,100,000.
Trustee Santucci moved to waive bidding and Trustee Tricoci seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote with all six trustees voting yes. The board later approved a purchase agreement with MacQueen Equipment (resolution 26-R-12) by the same unanimous vote. The purchase was presented as a Fire Department request from Chief McDermott and recorded as part of the evening's consent business.
The meeting minutes do not include financing details or a delivery timeline beyond the purchase authorization; trustees recorded their approval through formal motions and roll call votes.
