Fire turnout gear sole source buy
City of SpringfieldTennessee- Detected
- Jul 21, 2026
- 104 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The fire department seeks approval to purchase turnout gear from Safe Industries of Easley, SC as a sole source purchase for $48,000. The budget matches the purchase amount, indicating this is a fully funded gear replacement. While the vendor is chosen, suppliers of related PPE, cleaning, and tracking systems can still engage the department. This signals active investment in firefighter safety equipment.
Budget line is $48,000, equal to the stated purchase price, and the purchase is sole source, confirming Safe Industries as incumbent or preferred vendor.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Springfield
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