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Approval of $3.15 Million Firefighting Equipment Contract

Original title: Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for firefighting personal protection equipment for Dallas the Fire Rescue Department with Casco Industries, Inc. through the Local Government Purchasing cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Estimated amount of $3,150,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)

Record date · May 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Dallas has approved a three-year agreement to purchase personal protective equipment for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The equipment will be sourced through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program from Casco Industries, Inc.

Why it matters

The city will spend up to $3,150,000 from the General Fund over three years to provide protective gear for Dallas firefighters.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department

The department will receive new personal protective equipment under this agreement.

Directly affected

Casco Industries, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for the city's firefighting equipment purchase.

Indirectly affected

Dallas Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds from the General Fund are being allocated to cover the $3,150,000 cost of the equipment.

Key Facts

The city authorized a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for firefighting personal protective equipment.
The total estimated cost for the agreement is $3,150,000.
The equipment will be purchased from Casco Industries, Inc.
The purchase is facilitated through the Local Government Purchasing cooperative (BuyBoard).

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Funding for the contract is provided by the General Fund.
The contract is subject to annual appropriations by the city.
The legislative file number for this action is 26-1632A.
The action was approved as part of a consent agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BuyBoard?

BuyBoard is a local government purchasing cooperative that allows cities to buy goods and services through pre-negotiated contracts, often streamlining the procurement process.

Is the $3.15 million guaranteed to be spent?

The amount is an estimate and is subject to , meaning the city council must approve the funding for each year of the three-year term.

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General Fund Dependency

The contract is explicitly tied to annual appropriations, ensuring the city maintains fiscal control over the three-year term.

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Connected Entities

Casco Industries, Inc., Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, BuyBoard

OrganizationCasco Industries, Inc.“The vendor selected to supply the firefighting equipment.”Map →

OrganizationDallas Fire-Rescue Department“The department receiving the new protective equipment.”Map →

OrganizationBuyBoard“The Local Government Purchasing cooperative used to facilitate the contract.”Map →

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