Board approves purchase of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; quantity clarified

The Danbury Board of Awards approved a purchase of smoke and carbon monoxide combination detectors May 22, authorizing procurement through Amazon under the OMNIA cooperative contract.

Purchasing staff reported three quotations were obtained to satisfy federal procurement requirements: Amazon ($39.97 per unit as quoted), Home Depot ($56.97), and Grainger ($44.61). The recorded total from the Amazon quote was approximately $34,009.73 for 875 units, but the fire chief clarified that the intended distribution initially discussed was 500 units; an Amazon email quote update and a price‑hold for a few weeks were noted. Chief Richard Thode described the devices as 10‑year battery units intended for targeted distribution in medium‑to‑lower‑income dense housing areas.

The board approved awarding the purchase to Amazon unanimously, with the purchasing office noting they will confirm final quantity and pricing before finalizing the order.