2300 ORDINANCE NO. 3 CO
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR REPAIRS OF
WEST MEMPHIS FLOOD PUMP, DECLARING 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 City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Utilities are in need of
having repairs made to a West Memphis Flood Pump and the pump has been inspected by
Instrument & Supply, Inc., 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:
Repairs to a West Memphis Flood Pump at a cost of$154,583.29.
2. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It having been found and determined by the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the repair of the flood pump is necessary to reduce
the chances of flooding in the City of West Memphis and that there is an urgent and immediate
need for said repairs to be completed prior to the upcoming spring months, 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 day .3C) /J&- , 2012.
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WILLIAM H. JO SON, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Instrument& Supply, Inc. Invoice Number: 0020154-|N
P. O. Box 1679 Invoice Date: 5/24/2012
Hot S h AR 71902
lifmr 501-262~3202 Order Number: 0018972
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Order Date 3/7/2012
Salesperson: CH
Customer No: 00'0000398
Sold To: Ship To:
WEST MEMPHIS UTILiTY WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY
PD Box 188O ATT: DENISE
West Memphis,AR 72303-1868 604 E Cooper Ave
West Memphis, AR 72301-3249
Confirm To: TERRIE KOON
Comment: Pump Repair
Customer P.O. Ship VIA F.O.B. Terms
BEST WAY FACTORY Net 30
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Item No Whse Description U/N1 Ord Shp'd Price I Anmount
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*REPAIR 1000hp pump repair EACH 1.00 1.00 140,000.00 140.000.00
Pump S/N K4A2-061648-0
#48-6360UE-lstage pump, gearbox, and
motor
Net Invoice: 140,000.00
5% Interest will be charged for payments that are Freight: 1.495.00
outstanding over 60 days past invoice date. Sales Tax:
13,088.29
Invoice Total: 154,583.29