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A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BID AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO VANS FOR THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT (JET)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, through its Jonesboro Economical Transit operations, has an ongoing need to maintain and improve safe, reliable, and ADA-compliant transportation services for the public; and
WHEREAS, staff has located vehicles to replace current vehicles that need replaced in our current fleet; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the need to purchase two (2) low-floor ADA vans to support transit and mobility services; and
WHEREAS, a quote has been received from Creative Bus Sales, for two (2) BraunAbility Lone Star ADA Vans; and
WHEREAS, the quoted vehicle is available for purchase through the State of Oklahoma Contract No. SW0797M, FY 2026, which qualifies as a cooperative/state bid procurement method permitted under applicable purchasing laws and policies for $156,933.00 each, $313,866.00; and
WHEREAS, this purchased is supported by the following FTA Cost Match: 85% Federal and 15% local; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been identified and are available for this purchase in the appropriate budget or grant accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
1. The City of Jonesboro hereby approves the purchase of two (2) BraunAbility Lone Star ADA Vans from Creative Bus Sales, utilizing the reciprocal bid from the State of Oklahoma Contract No. SW0797M (FY 2026), in accordance with the submitted quote dated February 12, 2026.
2. Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.