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RESOLUTION NO. <br /> A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR A 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 thisoe- Q'Oof June, 2023. <br /> _J <br /> Honorable Ri �, ay®r <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Denise M. Johnston, Ci Clerk Scanned <br />