1303 ORDINANCE NO. 1303 ( #2 - 07)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING NEW
FIRE PROTECTIVE GEAR (TURNOUTS) FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Fire Department is in need of additional fire
protective gear (turnouts) for new employees and to replace aging protective gear;
and,
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Fire Department has, for several years, searched
for additional suppliers of such gear. However, the Department believes that, after
such a search, Casco Industries Inc. of Shreveport, Louisiana, is the best and sole
supplier for the current and future needs of the Department, for Casco provides
such at a fair and reasonable price with adequate supplies to timely meet the needs
of the Department.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OFIACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purpose of purchasing new
fire protective gear (turnouts) for the Jacksonville Fire Department would be costly,
non - productive, and time consuming, making said competitive bidding unfeasible
and impractical.
SECTION TWO; Pursuant to ACA §14 -58 -383, competitive bidding is
hereby waived for the purpose of purchasing five (5) sets of fire protective gear
(turnouts) for the Jacksonville Fire Department's newest firefighters. Authorization
is hereby given to the Mayor and /or his designated representative to execute
necessary documents with Casco Industries, Inc. of Shreveport, Louisiana for the
purchase of said protective gear. It is anticipated that the gear as specified, will
be provided for a total cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Four I-fundred Fifty -nine
and 20/100 Dollars ($ 10,459.20), together with applicable taxes and shipping fees.
SECTION THREE ;; All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances or previous
actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
SECTION FOUR; To provide more effectively for the health, safety,
and comfort of our firefighters and citizens in the operation of our Fire Department's
Fire and Rescue Services, an emergency is hereby declared to exist. This Ordinance
shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication, as provided by and
subject to the requirements of applicable law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS \ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
TOMMY SWAMM, MAYOR
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