2014ORDINANCE NO. D I W
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE JEFFERSON STREET PUMP,
ESTABLISHING 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 Jefferson Street Pump Station handles over 80% of the City's
wastewater flow to the treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the equipment at the Jefferson Street Pump Station has not had any
significant improvements in over 30 years and improvements and replacements are necessary for a
more efficient, uniform flow to the wastewater treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, Sorrell Consulting Engineers has submitted an engineering contract for the
rehabilitation of the Jefferson Street Pump Station in the amount of $16,000, in order to perform
the various professional engineering services needed.
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:
An Engineering Contract for the Rehabilitation of Jefferson Street Pump Station in the
amount of $16,000.00 submitted by Sorrell Consulting Engineers, LLC.
2. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: 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 b ~ n day of December, 2001.
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WILLIAM H. JO SON, MAYOR
ATTEST;
PHIL A, CITY CLERK
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