EQUIPMENTRECOMMENDED

Fire Chief Recommends Rescue Truck Purchase from Axes and Irons

The Grand Rapids Charter Township Fire Chief recommended purchasing a 2024 Ford F550 "Fouts Four" Rescue Squad from Axes and Irons Inc, with total vehicle costs not to exceed $425,000 and a $48,000 trade-in for the existing 2005 rescue truck. The contract would cover a new front-line rescue apparatus and retire the aging Spartan/Spencer unit.

Status
RECOMMENDED
Document date
August 5, 2026
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Vendor
Axes & Irons Inc
Agency
Town of Grand Rapids charter · MI

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Not to exceed $425,000 (vehicle purchase); trade-in value $48,000
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Contract term
Delivery 90–180 days from signed contract; payment within 30 days of upfit inspection
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Grand Rapids Charter Township AgendaPacket Regular Township Meeting 2026-08-05

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Town of Grand Rapids charter?

Axes & Irons Inc was awarded this equipment contract by Town of Grand Rapids charter, as recorded on August 5, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $425,000 (vehicle purchase); trade-in value $48,000.

How much is the Axes & Irons Inc contract with Town of Grand Rapids charter worth?

The Axes & Irons Inc contract with Town of Grand Rapids charter is valued at Not to exceed $425,000 (vehicle purchase); trade-in value $48,000, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a agendapacket record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Grand Rapids Charter Township AgendaPacket Regular Township Meeting 2026-08-05 (AgendaPacket), dated August 5, 2026 from Town of Grand Rapids charter. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Axes & Irons Inc hold?

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What is Town of Grand Rapids charter currently buying?

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