The City of Princeton is checking into the permissibility of using a third party to solicit bids for a new fire truck they hope to have in the fleet by this time next year.
The city council voted Monday to enter into an agreement with Sourcewell for the purchase of the new fire truck subject to City Attorney Todd Wetzel determining the move is an appropriate step and allowable under law. Mayor Kota Young told the council the agreement would benefit the city.
click to download audioThe city has budgeted over $900,000 for the purchase of the truck. Young said Sourcewell may be able to help them come in at $100,000 below the budgeted cost. However, due to supply chain issues affecting vehicle and equipment purchases across the country, Young said action on using Sourcewell should be immediate.
click to download audioPrinceton Fire Chief Brent Francis says the new 1,500-gallon-per-minute pumper truck would replace an aging truck in the department’s three-truck fleet.
click to download audioThe fire chief said the new truck has several safety and pumping features the older truck does not.
click to download audioThe City has applied for funding through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program to help offset the purchase price.
