RES 96-50 APPROVING SINGLE SOURCE ACQUISITION AND WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTSRESOLUTION NO. 96 - 50
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, approving
a single source acquisition and waiving bid requirements.
WHEREAS, BIMC 3.72.040 requires the Council approve any single source equipment
acquisition and the waiving of the bidding requirements, and
WHEREAS, the Council had previously reviewed and approved the Public Works
Department's CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM which indicated a need to replace a
Mower, and
WHEREAS, the older, 1991 Tiger Mower (#28) is experiencing excessive down-time and
maintenance costs, and
WHEREAS, the newer 1994 Tiger Mower, has provided the City excellent service for two
years of use -test, and has proven to be safer and more cost-effective due to reduced
maintenance (commonality of parts/maintenance) and operator training costs, and the
City has obtained excellent service from the vendor, and
WHEREAS, Sahlberg Equipment Inc. has offered an excellent replacement option.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City's Mower (#28) be replaced on the most cost-effective basis.
Section 2. The replacement equipment should be purchased from Sahlberg
Equipment, Inc. as a single source due to their unique and valuable
services, in addition to their reasonable proposal and quality equipment.
Section 3. The purchasing requirements are waived for this acquisition.
PASSED by the City Council this 19th day of December, 1996.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of December, 1996.
ATTEST/A UTH ENTI CATE:
S san Kasper, City Cler
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.: 96-,50
Janet K. West, Mayor
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