File #: RES-23:315    Version: 1 Name: WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE EQUIPPED CHEVROLET SILVERADOS AND SIX POLICE EQUIPPED DODGE DURANGOS
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/19/2023 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 1/2/2024
Title: A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE EQUIPPED CHEVROLET SILVERADOS AND SIX POLICE EQUIPPED DODGE DURANGOS
Sponsors: Police Department, Finance
Indexes: Vehicle Purchase, Waive competitve bidding
Attachments: 1. Police Pickup quotes

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A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE EQUIPPED CHEVROLET SILVERADOS AND SIX POLICE EQUIPPED DODGE DURANGOS

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WHEREAS, the Police Department has located new vehicles that are in stock and quoted with up fitted proper equipment for each vehicle that are comparably priced ; and

WHEREAS, the provided quotes for properly equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickups and Dodge Durango Pursuit shall be included in the 2024 Equipment Depreciation Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

SECTION 1:  The vehicles and equipment are available from Superior Auto Group of Siloam Springs, AR for $52,090.87 for an equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and $51,356.03 for an equipped Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD all up fitted.

SECTION 2:  That due to the ongoing supply chain issues and the need to secure these vehicles for the police department to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jonesboro, 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 prices set forth above.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF JANUARY, 2024.