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A RESOLUTION BY THE JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE PICKUP TRUCKS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, Resolution 22-194 established a City of Jonesboro Equipment Depreciation Fund for 2022 allowing for the purchase of vehicle fleet including pickup trucks for various directors; and
WHEREAS, the Chevrolet vehicle is not available via state contract suppliers; and
WHEREAS, since it is unknown when these vehicle types will be available again due to supply disruptions, city staff performed extensive research throughout the region to locate comparably priced and equipped vehicles; and
WHEREAS, three new comparably priced and equipped 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 DBL 4WD, that will meet the needs of the original vehicle request, has been located for a price of $39,910 each; and
WHEREAS, bidding is impractical due to the need to secure the above vehicle in stock.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council authorizes the purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, available from Superior Automotive Group of Arkansas, for $39,910.00 each.
SECTION 2: The City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 hereby waive the requirement of competitive bidding and direct the purchasing agent to purchase the above-described vehicle for the price set forth above.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY 2023.