1553ORDINANCE NO, 1553 (#13 - 2016)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PURCHASE OF
CENTREX ACCESS, CIRCUIT, INTERNET, FACSIMILE, AND TELEPHONE
SERVICES AT JFD'S CENTRAL FIRE STATION; FOR APPROPRIATE
IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESS FOR DEPARTMENT AND IT
REPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,
WHEREAS, after comparison to the current services through CenturyLink, the
City has determined that better Centrex Access, Circuit, Internet, Facsimile, and
Telephone Services for JFD's Central Fire Station can be obtained and provided by
Ritter Communications. The importance of efficient and effective Centrex Access,
Circuit, Internet, Facsimile, and Telephone Services for Central Fire Station cannot
be emphasized enough; and,
WHEREAS, said services are being offered by Ritter Communications at
substantial savings to the City over the current services provided by CenturyLink.
As a result, City Staff recommend waiver of competitive bidding and request they be
allowed to contract with Ritter Communications as outlined on the attached
documents for said Centrex Access, Circuit, Internet, Facsimile, and Telephone
Services for Central Fire Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for Centrex Access, Circuit,
Internet, Facsimile, and Telephone Services for Central Fire Station and warranties
for the City would be costly and non-productive, making said competitive bidding
unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to
ACA §14-58-383, to authorize contracting for a Centrex Access, Circuit, Internet,
Facsimile, and Telephone Services for Central Fire Station. Authorization is hereby
given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract
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with Ritter Communications for said services, all for a current annual cost not to
exceed Ten Thousand Sixty-eight Dollars ($10,068.00), together with applicable tax
and any future City -approved annual increases. Authorization is also granted to the
Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s), to enter into the appropriate
documents for acquisition of Centrex Access, Circuit, Internet, Facsimile, and
Telephone Services for Central Fire Station and warranties from Ritter
Communications of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to acquire the needed services.
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: This Ordinance, necessary for the continued
efficient delivery of public services and for the benefit, health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an
emergency is hereby declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from
and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DA Y OF JUNE, 2016.
ATTEST.'
ARKANSAS
MA YOR