titleA RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE PACKAGE CHEVROLET TAHOES AND UPFITTING EQUIPMENT
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WHEREAS, Resolution 24-183 approved the FY2025 Budget which includes allocations for the purchase of public safety vehicles and associated equipment, including 2 police package Chevrolet Tahoes; and WHEREAS, the State Procurement Program did not award a contract for the State Bid priced Chevrolet Tahoes; and WHEREAS, thorough research has been conducted by police administration and the vehicles identified are priced fairly in comparison to market.NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:SECTION 1: City Council approves the purchase of 2 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles and associated equipment from Superior Auto Group of Siloam Springs, AR for an average cost of $64,980.12 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 vehicles and equipment for the price set forth above.PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.