HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-002RESOLUTION NO. 02-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON DECLARING HUGHES SUPPLY, INC. AS THE SOLE SUPPLIER OF
HYDRANTS, METERS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE CITY WATER
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, State law and the City's own purchasing ordinance requires purchases of
materials and supplies over $15,000 a year to be competitively bid; and
WHEREAS, the City must purchase hydrants and meters for its water system at a cost
over the $15,000 limit: and
WHEREAS, the City has found using one manufacturer for its hydrants and water
meters has been more reliable and efficient; and
WHEREAS, there is only one distributor for these fire hydrants and water meters; and
WHEREAS, a competitive bidding process would likely only produce one bid; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.23.352(9) authorizes sole source purchasing without calling for
bids; and
WHEREAS, The statute requires a resolution by Council declaring an exemption from
bidding under the sole source provision,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows: to declare Hughes Supply, Inc. the sole source for water meters fire
hydrants and replacement parts for the city's public works department.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 4th day of February, 2002. ~/~~
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 02-002