2314 ORDINANCE NO. 23!L{
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER
MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A. J. ROWE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., 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 Utility Commission are in
need of professional consulting services regarding regulatory and other matters; and it would not be
feasible or practical to require competitive bidding for such services under the present circumstances;
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:
Professional consulting services for the City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Utility
Commission in regulatory and other matters to be provided by A. J. Rowe and Associates,
Inc.
PASSED AND APPROVED this zI day of i--- T , 20
WILLIAM H. JO NSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
PH ILL!• • • ' • , City Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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