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ORDINANCE NO. -Z 7 ,
AN ORDINACE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
DECK PANELS FOR THE INGRAM BRIDGE.
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 Ingram Bridge provides direct access to Southland, one of the
City's largest employers; and
WHEREAS, the closure of the Ingram Bridge would impact access to Southland
and disrupt traffic flow in the area; and
WHEREAS, any additional panel failure would result in further costs to the City for
replacement; and
WHEREAS, further inspection by ARDOT has determined that all the panel decks
are highly likely to fail in the near future and require immediate replacement with
reinforced panel; and
WHEREAS, Rinker is a nearby contractor with the capability to cast these panels
and also assist the City with storage until all panels are fabricated; and
WHEREAS, Rinker previously manufactured the panels used on the Rich Rd.
Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the competitive bidding process would take several months to
complete, and additional time would be required to cast the panels thereby delaying
replacement and increasing the risk of further panel failure before all panels are
replaced; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS;
SECTION 1: That competitive bidding be waived for the purchase of deck panels
for the Ingram Bridge from Rinker, at a total cost of$241,277.95.
SECTION 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 need to
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replace the bridge deck panels to prevent potential failure, maintain safe access, and
ensure the continued flow of traffic, an emergency is hereby declared to exist.
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 /6 day of April, 2026.
M RCO M. McCLENDON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA BOYD JOPLIN, City Clerk
RECEIVED
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