Tuttle approves Fire Station 2 construction contract and ambulance chassis purchase

The Tuttle City Council approved two public-safety procurement items: a construction agreement for a Fire Station 2 addition and the purchase of an ambulance chassis.

Staff reported that 13 bids were opened for the Fire Station 2 addition and Calm Construction LLC submitted the low bid (approximately $550,777). The project budget will rely on previously designated funds (approximately $470,000 from a 05/22 fund), county fire tax proceeds (around $80,000), and a pending REIT grant to cover drives and related work. Architects representing the project (including Mr. Blatt and Cody Pogue) are preparing the contract for council review; council asked for a rendering and staff said it would be emailed to members.

Council discussed a flooring alternate: staff recommended sealed concrete floors for durability and cleaning; members noted that installing vinyl later could require additional grinding and cost. The bid document lists a project completion date of Oct. 1, 2026.

Separately, council approved purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet 5500 cabin chassis for $69,295.01 from Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service for the department—s new ambulance. Staff explained the vendor is contracted through the TPWA/05/22 purchasing arrangement and that reimbursement paperwork from a grant is pending; the chassis has been viewed by staff and will be moved forward in the build process.

Both items passed on roll-call votes. Staff will return the construction contract and ambulance build documents for final processing and monitor grant reimbursements.