HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-026 A Resolution of the City of Arlington to Waive Bid Requirements for the Purchase of Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation Controls RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ALLEN-BRADLEY AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION CONTROLS, DRIVES, PLC/HMI, SOFTWARE
AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT PRODUCTS FOR USE BY
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON UTILITY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Utility Department maintains water and wastewater
systems for all of its customers; and
WHEREAS, to maintain the consistency of controls, drives, PLC/HMI, software, and other
miscellaneous controls products and related services within the Utility treatment systems, and
to avoid the cost associated with repairs to the system that may occur using non genuine
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement controls; a supplier of Allen-Bradley and
Rockwell Automation products is required; and
WHEREAS, North Coast Electric is the only authorized agent for purchase of Allen-
Bradley and Rockwell Automation products within the City of Arlington's geographical region;
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 purchase of Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation products
for use by the City of Arlington Utility 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 November
2024.
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Don E. Vanney, ayor
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van er Meersche City Clerk
APPROVED A T.O FORM:
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney