2411 ORDINANCE NO. 02 0
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 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 City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Fire Department are in
need of purchasing a new fire truck and Emergency Vehicle Specialists has a Pierce Ascendant
107' Aerial fire truck with a 500 hp Detroit Engine, Allison automatic transmission, LED
warning light package, frontal and side roll air bags, on board Harrison generator, Tak-4
Independent suspension, 500 gallon poly tank and a 2000gpm Waterous pump available for
immediate delivery, and competitive bidding under such circumstances would not be feasible or
practical; and
L., WHEREAS, the West Memphis Fire Commission has considered and recommended the
purchase of the new fire truck to replace the existing fire truck;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item to be used by the City,
described as follows:
The purchase of a new fire truck from Emergency Vehicle Specialist for a price not to
exceed $896,700.00.
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2. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It having been found and determined by the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,that there is an urgent and immediate need by the City
of West Memphis and the West Memphis Fire Department to purchase a new fire truck to replace
the existing fire truck that is in need of substantial repairs and it would not be feasible or good
business to put any more money in the existing fire truck, and that time is of the essence, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of
the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall be in full
force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18`h day of August, 2016.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, ayor
ATTEST:
LIP PARA, City Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
RECEIVED
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