2594 ORDINANCE NO. Z 5 q r
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/G day of /K&—, 20..L
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MARCO .T— EN ON, Mayor
ATTEST:
ME ULLIACY,,Cfy Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
AB' CEIVED
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