2013ORDINANCE NO. ~ a ~ 3
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE RETROFITTING
OF THE BARGE FOR USE AS THE WEST MEMPHIS PORT FLOATING DOCK,
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 Consulting Engineers of Ellers, Oakley, Chester and Rike, Inc., had
sought proposals for the retrofitting of the barge at the West Memphis Port for use as a floating
dock; and
WHEREAS, no proposals were received by the consulting engineers and a contract was
negotiated with Wepfer Marine for the retrofitting of the barge in the amount of $778,250; and
WHEREAS, there are grant funds on deposit with the West Memphis Port Authority to
pay for the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That competitive bidding be waived for the following item to be used by the City,
described as follows:
A Project Manual containing the Agreement for the retrofitting of a barge to be
used as a floating dock at the West Memphis Port ~t a price of $778,250,000 with
Wepfer Marine.
2. EMERGENCY CLAL SE: It having been found and determined by the City
Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and
this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, 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 -}~ day of December, 2001.
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WILLIAM H. JO ON, MAYOR
ATTEST;
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HIL ,CITY CLERK
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