HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-011 A Resolution of the City of Arlington to Waive Bidding Requirements for the Purchase of Airfield Lighting and Equipment Services and Training for Use by the City of Arlington Municip RESOLUTION NO. 2023-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO WAIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT SERVICES AND TRAINING FOR USE BY THE
CITY OF ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the Arlington Municipal Airport utilizes a significant amount of lighting and
signage supplies and plans significant projects for signage and lighting in 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, all or virtually all of the City's existing supplies are manufactured by ADB (formerly
known as Siemens); and
WHEREAS, Airfield Solutions Inc. is the only supplier of ADB equipment in the United
States which also provides construction,testing and training services; 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 finds that the acquisition of
airfield lighting and equipment services and training clearly limits the City of Arlington
to a single source of supply,justifying the waiver of competitive bidding
requirements.
Section 2: The City Council of the City of Arlington hereby waives the bidding
requirements for the purchase of airfield lighting, signage, and training for use by the
Arlington Municipal Airport.
Section 3: This resolution will be effective for three (3) years from the date of
contract execution.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 18th day of
September, 2023.
CITY OF AR INGTON
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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Wendy Vad Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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