Washington § 76.04.177 - Fire suppression equipment — Requirement to utilize private equipment.

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§ 76.04.177. Fire suppression equipment — Requirement to utilize private equipment.

Before constructing or purchasing any equipment listed in RCW 76.04.175(1) for wildfire suppression, the department shall compare the per use cost of the equipment to be purchased or constructed with the per use cost of utilizing private equipment. If utilizing private equipment is more effective and efficient, the department may not construct or purchase the equipment but shall utilize the equipment from the lowest responsive bidder.
[ 1995 c 113 s 3.]

Notes

Finding—Intent—1995 c 113: See note following RCW 76.04.175.

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