HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-01 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -
AN
014 -AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE BATESVILLE UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR
TRANSITION OF WASTEWATER FLOW FROM THE PUMP SYSTEM TO THE
RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED GRAVITY TUNNEL
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville has continued to work on wastewater improvements
pursuant to a measure approved by the voters in 2009;
WHEREAS, the Batesville Utility Department, in the early phases of implementing
wastewater improvements, contracted for the construction of a gravity tunnel to replace the
existing pump system;
WHEREAS,the Batesville Utility Department has continued work on the project, and
the current contractor is required to demolish the pump system infrastructure in order to complete
its scope of work; and
WHEREAS,the gravity tunnel must be in operation before the existing pump system can
be demolished.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1.That the transition from the current pump system to the gravity flow system is
a time-sensitive project that must be performed without delay in order for the remainder of the
overall project to proceed.
Section 2. That the transition project at issue was initially slated for inclusion in a much
larger contract upon which the City of Batesville will accept bids,but the contract documents and
bid specifications for that larger overall project have been delayed.
Section 3. That the Batesville Utility Department should be allowed to contract with
Rosetta Construction for the project of transitioning from the current pump system to the gravity
flow system at a cost of$300,000.00, more or less.
Section 4. That the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section
14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and authorizes the Batesville
Utility Department to contract for the transition from the pump system to the gravity system for
the price set forth in Section 3 above.
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Section 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is further found that due to the immediate need
to acquire the above utility program, 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 28'b day of October, 2014.
Honorable Rick m
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston, Ci Clerk