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Council approves $383,971 contract for new rescue vehicle to replace aging 2015 unit
Summary
The council approved the Fire Chief’s recommendation to buy a 2026 Ford F550 type‑1 rescue from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for $383,971, replacing a 2015 vehicle; the chief said this off‑the‑line unit is about $35,000 less than a prior custom build and will arrive sooner.
The council voted to award a contract to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles LLC for a 2026 Ford F550 type‑1 rescue at a total cost of $383,971. Fire Chief Mark Donnelly explained the vehicle is an off‑the‑line unit that is not custom‑built for Newport, which reduces lead time and cost; "this one's actually $35,000 less expensive than the 1 that was approved 2 years ago," he said, and noted delivery is expected next August.
Councilors questioned comparative pricing and procurement steps; the chief said the purchase follows state purchasing agreements and standard supplier comparisons and that the department expects improved reliability and the ability to retire older units once new equipment arrives.
