Fire department bunker gear purchase
City of HarperKansas- Detected
- Jul 13, 2026
- 112 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Harper Fire Department received council approval to spend an additional $8,030 from the Fire Equipment Reserve Fund toward new bunker gear. Three quotes were obtained, and Chief Flores recommended Weis Fire & Safety Equipment despite their higher price because they met on-site and brought sample gear. The main purchase decision is made, but this identifies Weis as the bunker gear incumbent and signals ongoing gear, SCBA, and training needs for the department.
Council approval was needed because the award exceeded the administrator’s 10% change order authority; funds from Fire Equipment Reserve Fund.
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- Meeting date
- July 13, 2026
- Agency
- City of Harper
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