HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-02 • ORDINANCE NO. 2012-06-_(2g
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE BATESVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR WATER TREATMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department's water treatment
control system recently experienced several electrical problems which require
extensive repairs;
WHEREAS, the reliable operation of the water treatment control system is
vital to the continuing safe operation of the plant, as well as the public health and
safety, and said system requires immediate electrical repairs;
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare to
repair the electronic water treatment control system as soon as possible;
WHEREAS, the nature of the repairs necessary at the water treatment
• facility are unique and are the province of few companies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department, through City
Engineer Damon Johnson, has recommended the matter be referred 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 Water Department
to immediately contract for repairs of its electronic water treatment control system.
Section 2. That Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. is prepared to perform the
necessary repairs in the most expedient manner available. That Multi-Craft
Contractors, Inc., is qualified and capable of performing the highly specialized
system and electrical repairs required.
Section 3. That said contract is to be in the amount of approximately
$300,000.00 more or less, based on the estimate currently available.
Section 4. That, since competitive bidding is not feasible or practical
® because of the immediate need for the repairs, as well as the specific and unique
• nature of the repairs, the City Council in accordance with the terms of Ark. Code
Ann. § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) hereby waives the bidding requirements and directs the
City of Batesville Water Department to enter into the above described contract for
on or about 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 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 22`d day of May, 2012.
H e Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston, dity Clerk