1659ORDINANCE NO. ~6.5~
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
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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 ,/.~ecern.ber
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