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RESOLUTION NO. �b3,-L-S--I—R <br /> A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR A GRAPPLE TRUCK <br /> WHEREAS,the City of Batesville is in need of a new grapple truck; <br /> WHEREAS,that there is currently a severe shortage of new grapple trucks <br /> due to a lack of certain computer chips as well as other materials; <br /> WHEREAS,that Hernard Utility Products, Inc. of Searcy has a slot available <br /> for purchase order in 2022; <br /> WHEREAS, if the City does not make said purchase order immediately,the <br /> City will not be unable to reasonably acquire a new grapple truck until 2023 <br /> through any vendor; and <br /> WHEREAS,Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) allows this <br /> governing body by resolution to waive the requirements of competitive bidding in <br /> exceptional situations where bidding is deemed nbt feasible or practical; <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE, <br /> ARKANSAS: <br /> Section 1. That the purchase of a New Pac-Mac KB20H0-HJ "Grapple Truck" <br /> from Henard Utility Products, Inc. for approximately$217,847.70 is hereby <br /> authorized. <br /> Section 2. That after diligent search it has been determined that this Grapple <br /> Truck uniquely meets the city's specifications and can be delivered in a timely <br /> fashion. Therefore, competitive bidding is deemed to not be feasible or practical, <br /> and is hereby waived. <br /> PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of August, 2022. <br /> Honorable Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Denise M. Johnston, je Clerk <br />