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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLET PROOF VEST SYSTEMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, That the Police Department of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas needs to update and purchase thirty tactical bullet proof vest systems for the SWAT team.
WHEREAS, said equipment in the desired configuration is currently only available for purchase from Spiritus Systems, the only current source provider, for the sum of $110,507.99, with freight and sales tax included.
WHEREAS, the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding since the purchase is an only source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that;
Section 1: That the City Council in accord with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding since the purchase is an only source.
Section 2: The City Council directs the Purchasing Agent to purchase the above described for the price of $110,507.99.
Section 3: Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF AUGUST 2022.