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AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH ARKANSAS DELTA DENTAL TO PROVIDE DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2021
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WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a favorable rate for insurance coverage for January 1 through December 31, 2021, that it would not be feasible or practical to require bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a contract for insurance coverage with Delta Dental with single coverage rate of $26.88 per month and $85.58 for family. These renewal rates result in no net change in employee monthly contributions. Benefits will remain the same.
SECTION 2: Due to the need to maintain adequate coverage for city employees at an advantageous rate, competitive bidding would neither be feasible nor practical. As such, pursuant to the provisions of ACA 14-58-303 and ACA 14-538-304, competitive bidding is hereby waived.
SECTION 3: That Mayor Harold Perrin and City Clerk Donna Jackson are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate the contract.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020.