Hazmat response vehicle purchase
City of Twin FallsIdaho- Detected
- Jul 20, 2026
- 105 days ago
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- Public Safety
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Twin Falls Fire Department is seeking Council approval on July 20, 2026 to sign an agreement with Rush Truck Centers of Idaho to buy a 2026 Alta Fire Ford F-550 4x4 Hazmat Rescue vehicle. The $324,000 purchase will use State of Idaho hazardous materials response funds from a $500,885.71 legislative award tied to the Region 5 Hazmat Response Team. Rush Truck Centers is the seller and Alta Fire is the body upfitter under a Sourcewell cooperative contract, so no separate bid will be run. This reveals the selected platform, funding level, and that other regional hazmat teams are making similar purchases, which may drive follow-on equipment, training, and maintenance needs.
Purchase uses State of Idaho hazardous materials response funds previously awarded for Region 5 Hazmat Response. Vehicle is procured via Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-RTG; other regional hazmat teams are reportedly entering similar agreements with Alta Fire.
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- Meeting date
- July 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Twin Falls
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