HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-j&-_"
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO CONTRACT FOR
SLUDGE SEEDING AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville continues work on improvements to its
wastewater treatment facilities pursuant to a measure approved by the voters in 2009;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to be prepared to complete sludge seeding as
soon as possible in order to prevent a delay for the contractors working on this
phase of the project, BRB Contractors, Inc.;
WHEREAS, it was impossible and impractical to bid this service, since, due
to the fluid nature of construction projects, the City and contractor only recently
confirmed when sludge seeding would be required;
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare to
contract for sludge seeding as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the Batesville Water Utility refers this matter to the full
Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That it is necessary for the City of Batesville to contract for
sludge seeding at its wastewater treatment plant.
Section 2. That the a suitable contractor has been located nearby;
Section 3. That Denali Water Solutions LLC has indicated it can complete
the sludge seeding in the time frame required for the amount of$29,114.00
Section 4. That the City Council in accordance with the terms of Arkansas Code
Annotated §14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and
authorizes the Batesville Utility Department to contract with Denali Water Solutions LLC
for sludge seeding at the price set forth in Section 3 above.
Section 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is further found that due to the
immediate need to acquire the above described goods and services, an emergency is
declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the
public peace, health and safety shall take effect from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12' day of Many, 2015.
Honorable Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
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Denise M. Johnston, Ci Clerk