During the last City Council meeting on September 1, 2020, the City Council approved a purchase of a 2020 Dodge Classic 1500 Quad Cab 4 x 4 for the Fire Department.
According to the meeting agenda item, various bid documents were emailed to six known local dealers and sent to eight dealers registered through the City’s online bidding portal, Bidnet to see which dealer had the best bid. The bid selected was from the McPeek Dodge Fleet Division for a total of $35,003.80.
According to the agenda item, the requested vehicle will be used as a Fire Marshal vehicle. Additionally, lights, siren, mobile data computer, lettering, and other equipment will be installed upon receipt. The Fire Department maintains a fleet of seven staff vehicles.
The total cost is made up of: $32,478 base bid + tax of $2,517.05 + tire recycling fee of $8.75.
The Colton Fire Department (CFD) was formed on November 21, 1889 and currently serves a population of 54,828 people in the 16-square mile city out of four strategically located fire stations. There are currently 41 full-time firefighters, one Executive Assistant, two volunteers, and one contract Physician Medical Director who staff the department. In 2018 the department responded to over 7,200 calls for service dispatched through the Confire Joint Powers Agency Dispatch.