Assignment:
1. Discuss considerations for bid process.
Develop an "official" process for soliciting and awarding bids for your department or the University City Fire Department so that competitive bidding is ensured. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
2. Alternative funding sources for a fire department.
Your city's new purchasing officer has requested to meet with you and discuss possible alternative funding sources. Outline and discuss information you would present to the person officer. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.