Fire feasibility study RFQ draws three firms for joint review

IDAHO FALLS — City Council’s Nov. 9 work session agenda includes an update on a request for qualifications for a feasibility study of a Joint Powers Agreement and merger options between the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Fire District #1, according to the posted packet.

The RFQ was issued Sept. 10, 2026, and closed Oct. 1. Three firms responded: AP Triton, LLC of Sheridan, Wyoming; Emergency Services Consulting International of Chantilly, Virginia; and Adelle Way Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida. An evaluation committee is listed as both fire chiefs and one member from each governing body.

Study costs are to be shared equally with the district under the Fire Protection Joint Services Agreement, with a combined cost not to exceed $100,000. Staff say they aim to select a firm and move to a contract in the coming weeks, with a goal of starting the study before year’s end. The agenda asks for council direction to staff.

Source: City of Idaho Falls Council Work Session agenda, Nov. 9, 2026