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A RESOLUTION BY THE JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY VAN FOR THE JONESBORO PARKS DEPARTMENT
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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 one Ford Transit 1/2 ton Full Size Utility Van at a budgeted price of $41,430; and
WHEREAS, the above 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, a new comparably priced and equipped 2022 RAM ProMaster Utility Van, that will meet the needs of the original vehicle request, has been located for a price of $35,114; and
WHEREAS, bidding is impractical due to the need to secure the above vehicle.
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 a 2022 RAM ProMaster Utility Van, available from Red River Dodge of Heber Springs, AR, for $35,114.
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 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.