1799ORDINANCE NO. 1799 (#28 - 2025)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL TRUCK FOR THE JACKSONVILLE STREET
DEPARTMENT; FOR APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESS FOR
THE JACKSONVILLE STREET DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that acquiring a medium duty commercial
truck for the Jacksonville Street Department is necessary for efficient operations and that
traditional competitive bidding is impractical due to the nature of trailer manufacturing and
the lack of Sourcewell-approved vendors; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering & Public Works has obtained comparative
quotes from multiple vendors, with Red River Pre -Owned in Jacksonville submitting the
lowest quote at $54,662.
WHEREAS, obtaining the equipment in a timely manner is essential to maintaining
public works operations and avoiding delays associated with the formal bidding process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purchase of a medium duty
commercial truck for the Street Department is hereby found and declared to be unfeasible,
impractical, and not in the best interest of the City.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived pursuant to ACA § 14-
47-183 to authorize the purchase of a medium duty commercial truck at a cost of Fifty -Four
Thousand Six Hundred Sixty -Two Dollars ($54,662.00), plus applicable taxes and fees. The
mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) are hereby authorized to execute all necessary
documents to complete the purchase.
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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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: The immediate need for this equipment is necessary to replace
the truck that currently pulls the Street Department's VAC -CON Hydro Excavation Trailer,
and for the continued efficient delivery of public services and to ensure the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared, and
this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage.
ORDINANCE NO. 1799 (#28 - 2025)
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ELMORE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN DAV--TT
T. CITY
A-PPTMVED AS TO FORM:
S NIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY