HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18 RESOLUTION NO. _ I
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, authorizing the City to purchase equipment,
associated accessories, and technical assistance from SASU
PROSTART due to special market conditions.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department,
jointly with the Lincoln Park BMX Association is improving the Lincoln Park BMX
track by replacing the starting gate and rebuilding the starting hill;
WHEREAS, the City and the Lincoln Park BMX Association have thoroughly
researched the possible starting gate vendors and there are few companies that make
starting gates worldwide;
WHEREAS, the City and Lincoln Park BMX Association received quotes and
specifications from two companies: SASU PROSTART, located in France, and Progate,
located in Illinois.
WHEREAS, the price quoted by Progate is significantly more than the price
from SASU PROSTART:
WHEREAS, SASU PROSTART is unlikely to bid on the project because
SASU PROSTART is a foreign corporation;
WHEREAS, the City and the Lincoln Park BMX Association have
determined that the starting gate provided by SASU PROSTART best fits the needs of
City and the Lincoln Park BMX track;
WHEREAS, SASU PROSTART has a significant lead time and the starting
gate needs to be in place prior to the start of the 2018 race season; and
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WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides for an exemption from the competitive
bidding requirements for purchases that are clearly and legitimately limited due to special
market conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles that:
The City Manager is authorized to approve a purchase order with SASU
PROSTART for£ 16,550.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the day of January, 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Tdinifer eneklasen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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Will-him E. Bloor, City Attorney
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