HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-007 A Resolution of the City of Arlington to Waive Bid Requirements for the Purchase of New Membrance Blowers for Use by the City of Arlington Wastewater Department RESOLUTION NO. 2024-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
NEW MEMBRANE BLOWERS FOR USE BY THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Wastewater Department was last upgraded in 2010 and the
current membrane blowers have exceeded their useful life and are in need of being upgraded; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Department has contracted with BHC Engineering to conduct a
technical review and memorandum for Membrane Blower replacement; and
WHEREAS, BHC Engineering recommended the City utilize Sulzer Turbo-Blowers and Motor
Control Units as best suited for the City's needs; and
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Department desires to increase efficiency and implement the
recommended upgraded blowers; 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 Sulzer Turbo-Blowers and
Motor Control Units are best suited for the existing wastewater treatment plant and
must be purchased from a sole source, and hereby waives the bidding requirements for
the purchase of new membrane blowers for use by the City of Arlington Wastewater
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 18th day of March
2024.
CITY 0 RLINGTON
Don E. Vanney, or
ATTEST:
Wendy Van D r Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve J. P fle ity Attorney