Fire Authority Feasibility Study

A partnership of the IAFF Local 2665 and the Missouri Cities of Clayton, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, Olivette and University City (Partnership) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide an assessment of existing Fire/EMS services provided in participating cities and the feasibility of the creation of a user-fee based consolidated fire authority (department). The partnership seeks to understand the staffing and resources required to maintain current levels of service through a consolidated fire authority, and the cost associated with the provision of those services. The feasibility assessment should be based on a projected effective date January 1, 2028.

Full Fire Authority RFP

Submission Instructions

Submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) to: dgipson@claytonmo.gov
Proposals must be received no later than 5 pm on September 1, 2026. Late proposals will not be considered.

Questions & Clarifications

Submit all questions in writing to David Gipson at dgipson@claytonmo.gov by August 17, 2026. Answers will be distributed to all interested vendors.