HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3959 ORDINANCE NO. 3959
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A USED DIESEL POWERED 40 PASSENGER
HANDICAPPED EQUIPPED BUS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE
YOUTH CENTER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS :
Section 1 . That the City Council hereby waives the requirements of formal
competitive bidding for the purchase of a Used Diesel Powered 40 Passenger Handicap
Equipped Bus. This unit will be utilized in the Youth Center Transportation Program. As said
program. As said requirements would prevent purchase of a used unit as dealers do not find
it practical to hold such used units for the time necessary to comply with formal bid
requirements. Therefore, it would not be feasible or practical to take and award a formal
competitive bid.
Section 2. The total number of units involved in this purchase will not exceed 1 unit.
Section 3 . The City Council hereby authorizes representatives of the Fleet Operation
Division and Parks and Recreation Department to evaluate, compare and finalize a
recommendation to the Equipment Committee upon unanimous approval to purchase an
appropriate used unit "on the spot" at a total cost not to exceed $32,400.00.
Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the Equipment Committee to review
the recommendation for final approval prior to submission to the Mayor.
Section 5 . The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to review the
recommendations of the Equipment Committee prior to final approval to purchase.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of Al2ril 1996.
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By:
red Hanna Mayor
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By :
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Traci Paul, City Clerk