HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-03-R RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03-03-R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH BULLARD CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SOCCER FIELD'S
RESTROOM AND CONCESSION BUILDING.
WHEREAS,in 2023 a storm severely damaged the restroom and concession building at the city soccer
fields;
WHEREAS,the repair needs to be done immediately in order to accommodate the participants and
their families for the upcoming soccer season;
WHEREAS,that the city has been in negotiations with the insurer of said structure since said storm;
WHEREAS,that the insurer has agreed and approved of the bid of Bullard Construction, LLC; and
WHEREAS,that Bullard Construction, LLC is uniquely qualified as it meets the insurer's pricing
requirements and can begin immediately;
WHEREAS,that under the terms of the contract,the City of Batesville will pay$230,697,more or less,
to Bullard Construction, LLC in exchange for said repairs;
WHEREAS,that the City is being reimbursed$198,697 of said contract amount by its insured; and
WHEREAS,because the City is only responsible for$32,000 of said repair,which represent its
insurance deductible,and because the insurer dictated much of the terms of this contract,competitive
bidding was not required under Arkansas Law.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the contract with Bullard Construction,
LLC which is attached hereto and incorporated herein and make payments as described therein,for the
total of$230,697,more or less,for the repairs to the Soccer Field Restroom and Concession building.
Section 2. That although the City takes the position that competitive bidding is not required for
this contract,to the extent it may be required,City hereby waives competitive bidding as Bullard
Construction, LLC is uniquely qualified and competitive bidding is deemed to not be feasible or
practical due to the involvement of the third party insured.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th . March 2024.
Honorable Rick Elu �aug Mayor
Denise M. Johnston, rity Clerk