2394 ORDINANCE NO. c:9394
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON DENTAL INSURANCE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code 14-58-303 allows waiving of competitive bidding in
exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use where competitive bidding
is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the Insurance Committee has recommended renewal of the dental insurance
for City employees and competitive bidding would not be feasible or practical;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS:
I. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item to be used by the City,
described as follows:
Dental insurance with Delta Dental for City employees to begin on January 1, 2016.
Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason that the Insurance Committee has
considered and recommended renewal of the present insurance and competitive bidding
would not be feasible or practical.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17 day of Thee , 20 15
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
RECEIVED
PHILLIP PARA, City Clerk NOV 1 3 2015
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE