2051ORDINANCE NO. ~,OS I
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
MOTOR FUEL, 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 price of motor fuel changes rapidly and suppliers are hesitant to quote prices in
advance and competitive bidding under such circumstances would not be feasible or practical;
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:
Motor fuel purchases to be made by the Purchasing Agent, upon obtaining the lowest phone bids
when motor fuel is needed, provided the Purchasing Agent gets at least three (3) separate bids and
the bids be forwarded to the City Clerk to file with the Council minutes showing the name of the
!: lowest bidder. This ordinance shall be void twelve (12) months after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of ~t/-CUY~G f , 2002.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, ayor
ATTEST:
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PHILLIP ,ity Clerk
SPOI~ORED BY:
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE J
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