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Purchase 12 thermal imaging cameras for Fire Department — $88,903 (Bid #29-25)
What this is
Council will consider authorizing an $88,903 purchase order to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for twelve Bullard thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #698-23.
Why it matters
Thermal imaging cameras help firefighters locate people and hot spots inside smoke-filled buildings, improving firefighter and resident safety.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — December 2, 2024 meeting
- December 2, 2024 Vote taken — December 2, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 2, 2024
Authorize purchase order
Official agenda language
BID #29-25 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) BULLARD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE ("BUYBOARD") CONTRACT #698-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,903.
Documents
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