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Purchase of New Fire Rescue Equipment

Original title: Purchase Order to Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, in the amount of $93,685.00, for the replacement of extrication equipment for the Fire Rescue Department.

Record date · March 8, 2022

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a $93,685 purchase of new for the Fire Rescue Department from Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC.

Why it matters

The county is spending $93,685 in public funds to replace tools used by the Fire Rescue Department for emergency vehicle extractions.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fire Rescue Department

The department will receive new equipment to replace existing tools.

Directly affected

Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC

The company is the designated vendor to receive $93,685 in payment for the equipment.

Directly affected

County Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being allocated to cover the $93,685 cost of the equipment.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a purchase order for $93,685.00.
  • The funds are designated for the replacement of extrication equipment.
  • The equipment is being purchased for the Fire Rescue Department.
  • The vendor for this purchase is Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC.
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  • The item is filed under number 22-0200.
  • The item is classified as a 'Consent Item', indicating it is intended for routine approval.
  • The item was introduced on February 17, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is extrication equipment?
While not defined in the document, this typically refers to tools like the 'jaws of life' used by fire departments to remove people from vehicles after accidents.
What does it mean that this is a 'Consent Item'?
In local government, a is typically a routine matter that is approved in a single vote without individual discussion.

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