Laserfiche WebLink
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03-03-R <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT <br /> WITH BULLARD CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SOCCER FIELD'S <br /> RESTROOM AND CONCESSION BUILDING. <br /> WHEREAS,in 2023 a storm severely damaged the restroom and concession building at the city soccer <br /> fields; <br /> WHEREAS,the repair needs to be done immediately in order to accommodate the participants and <br /> their families for the upcoming soccer season; <br /> WHEREAS,that the city has been in negotiations with the insurer of said structure since said storm; <br /> WHEREAS,that the insurer has agreed and approved of the bid of Bullard Construction, LLC; and <br /> WHEREAS,that Bullard Construction, LLC is uniquely qualified as it meets the insurer's pricing <br /> requirements and can begin immediately; <br /> WHEREAS,that under the terms of the contract,the City of Batesville will pay$230,697,more or less, <br /> to Bullard Construction, LLC in exchange for said repairs; <br /> WHEREAS,that the City is being reimbursed$198,697 of said contract amount by its insured; and <br /> WHEREAS,because the City is only responsible for$32,000 of said repair,which represent its <br /> insurance deductible,and because the insurer dictated much of the terms of this contract,competitive <br /> bidding was not required under Arkansas Law. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS: <br /> Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the contract with Bullard Construction, <br /> LLC which is attached hereto and incorporated herein and make payments as described therein,for the <br /> total of$230,697,more or less,for the repairs to the Soccer Field Restroom and Concession building. <br /> Section 2. That although the City takes the position that competitive bidding is not required for <br /> this contract,to the extent it may be required,City hereby waives competitive bidding as Bullard <br /> Construction, LLC is uniquely qualified and competitive bidding is deemed to not be feasible or <br /> practical due to the involvement of the third party insured. <br /> PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th . March 2024. <br /> Honorable Rick Elu �aug Mayor <br /> Denise M. Johnston, rity Clerk <br />