HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2017-003 Waive Bid Requirements for the Purchase of New and Replacement Water Meters for Use by the City of Arlington Water Department RESOLUTION NO. 2017-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO WAIVE BID
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW AND REPLACEMENT
WATER METERS FOR USE BY THE CITY OF ARLINGTON WATER
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,the City of Arlington Water Department provides its customers with potable
water through metered water services; and
WHEREAS, to maintain a consistent infrastructure of the water system and to reduce
costs associated with retro-fitting existing water services in order to handle multiple types of
water meters, a single meter manufacturer is required; and
WHEREAS, Sensus Meters (formerly Rockwell Meters) has provided the City of
Arlington with approximately 99% of its existing water meters and Ferguson Waterworks is the
sole representative authorized to sell Sensus Meters; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.23.352(9)permits the waiving of bidding requirements for the
purchase of materials which are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply or
services which are subject to special market conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington,
as follows:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Arlington hereby waives the bidding
requirements for the purchase of new and replacement water meters and meter
appurtenances for use by the City of Arlington Water Department.
Section 2: This resolution will be effective for three (3) years from the date of
adoption.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 17th day of January
2017.
CITY OF RLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristin anfield, City CIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Stev J. i ty Attorney