Council Approves $1M Pierce Fire Engine Purchase
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Description
Ellsworth City Council approved a purchase agreement with Pierce Manufacturing via the Sourcewell cooperative for a new fire engine at a prepaid cost of $866,118, plus $133,882 for outfitting. The 13‑month build will replace 20‑year‑old Engine 7 using bond anticipation note funding and designating the old engine as surplus.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$866,118 plus $133,882 for outfitting (total $1,000,000)
Vendor
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Agency
Ellsworth Housing Authority, ME
Contract Type
EQUIPMENT
Document Date
April 9, 2026
Contract Term
Approximately 13-month build time; one-time purchase with 100% prepayment
Renewal Info
One-time equipment purchase; no renewal terms described.
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