HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-01-R RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR A TITAN LEAF VACUUM
TRUCK
WHEREAS, due to growth and demand the City has an ever increasing need to
modernize and increase efficiency in performing services for the residents for the City,
including leaf removal services;
WHEREAS,the job market is increasingly more competitive and employee retention
more difficult;
WHEREAS,that there is currently a severe shortage of new leaf vacuum trucks due
to supply chain issues,and current waitlists from vendors are ever growing;
WHEREAS,that after diligent inquiry,the City has determined that Henard Utility
Products, Inc.'s ("Henard") quote best meets the City's needs in regards to specifications,
expenses, and timeliness;
WHEREAS, if the City does not make said purchase order immediately, the City will
not be unable to reasonably acquire a new leaf vacuum truck until after 2024 through any
vendor; and
WHEREAS,Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) allows this governing
body by resolution to waive the requirements of competitive bidding in exceptional
situations where bidding is deemed not feasible or practical;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the purchase of a new Olympian model Titan Leaf Vacuum Truck
from Henard Utility Products, Inc. for approximately$251,014.00 is hereby authorized. A
copy of the Quote is as attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Section 2. That after diligent search it has been determined that this leaf vacuum
truck uniquely meets the city's specifications and immediate needs. Therefore, competitive
bidding is deemed to not be feasible or practical, and is hereby waived.
PASSED AND APPROVED thisoe- Q'Oof June, 2023.
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Honorable Ri �, ay®r
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston, Ci Clerk Scanned
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ENARD UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC. INQUIRY NO.
P.O.Box 9238
EARCY,ARKANSAS 72145
HONE(501)268-1987 FAX(501)268-7437 May 9,2023
www.henardutility.com DATE
Net due
TO ERMS
City of Batesville
500 East Main St
Batesville,AR. 72501
ELIVERY
PRICES ARE QUOTED F.O.B.
1 Olympian model by Titan leaf solutions chassis mounted lea 251,014.00
vac with,
3 cubic yard hopper.
4 hp Kubota engine.
Hydraulic clutch with switch at console in cab.
own draft with water dust suppression.
leanout/inspection door on fan housing.
Rear view camera.
Directional light bar on rear.
Mounted on new Peterbilt 220 chassis.
imbrens suspension supports installed on collection side of
hassis.
Poly fenders and rear mudflaps.
Currently one build slot/chassis available.