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RESOLUTION NO. __ _ <br />A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FORA TITAN LEAF VACUUM <br />TRUCK <br />WHEREAS, due to growth and demand the City has an ever increasing need to <br />modernize and increase efficiency in performing services for the residents for the City, <br />including leaf removal services; <br />WHEREAS, the job market is increasingly more competitive and employee retention <br />more difficult; <br />WHEREAS, that there is currently a severe shortage of new leaf vacuum trucks due <br />to supply chain issues, and current waitlists from vendors are ever growing; <br />WHEREAS, that after diligent inquiry, the City has determined that Henard Utility <br />Products, Inc.'s ("Henard") quote best meets the City's needs in regards to specifications, <br />expenses, and timeliness; <br />WHEREAS, if the City does not make said purchase order immediately, the City will <br />not be unable to reasonably acquire a new leaf vacuum truck until after 2024 through any <br />vendor;and <br />WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated§ 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) allows this governing <br />body by resolution to waive the requirements of competitive bidding in exceptional <br />situations where bidding is deemed not 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 Olympian model Titan Leaf Vacuum Truck <br />from Henard Utility Products, Inc. for approximately $251,014.00 is hereby authorized. A <br />copy of the Quote is as attached hereto and incorporated by reference. <br />Section 2. That after diligent search it has been determined that this leaf vacuum <br />truck uniquely meets the city's specifications and immediate needs. Therefore, competitive <br />bidding is deemed to not be feasible or practical, and is hereby waived. <br />PASSED AND APPROVED this __ of June, 2023. <br />Honorable Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk