New rescue engine apparatus purchase
Town of HartfordVermont- Detected
- Jul 7, 2026
- 118 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Selectboard voted to accept a purchase proposal from Sutphen for a new rescue/engine fire apparatus worth $1,381,524. The Town Manager is directed to investigate and secure the most advantageous financing agreement to complete the acquisition. Sutphen becomes the apparatus vendor, but financing terms, delivery, and equipment outfitting remain active considerations. Fire equipment suppliers, financing institutions, and training and maintenance providers should engage around financing, upfitting, and lifecycle support.
Apparatus vendor is selected; focus now shifts to financing, delivery, outfitting, and long-term maintenance.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 7, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Hartford
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