HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-96 - Waiving Public Bidding Requirements 2019 Ford F550 6.7L Diesel Bucket Truck from Versalift NW RESOLUTION NO. ZZO A
A RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING
A SPECIAL MARKET CONDITION PROCURMENT OF 2019 FORD F550 6.71- DIESEL BUCKET
TRUCK FROM VERSALIFT NW
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 (1) (b), allows for exceptions from standard bidding procedures
based on special market conditions and sole source findings for qualifying purchases; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a bucket truck in the
2020 budget; and
WHEREAS, the County Purchasing Policy requires a resolution to waive bidding requirements over
$25,000.
WHEREAS, the identified equipment fits the specific needs of the County and is available at a
very favorable price that may be sold before the County could complete a formal bidding process;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners as follows:
Section 1. RCW 39.04.280 authorizes the Board to waive standard competitive bidding requirements
for the purchase of equipment where "special market conditions" exist for procurement of the equipment.
To the extent any bidding requirements apply to the purchase of the equipment, in light of findings of
fact set forth herein, the Board finds that special market conditions under RCW 39.04.280(b) exist and
that all bidding requirements (if any) are hereby waived for the purchase of the specified bucket truck.
Section 2. Special market conditions include:
a) The 2019 Ford F550 6.71- Diesel Bucket Truck is being offered at a very favorable price to
Mason County.
b) The Bucket Truck may be sold by the provider before the County could complete a formal bid
process.
c) The equipment is needed for a specific purpose and is suitable to the unique needs of the
Public Works Department. No other equipment has been found at the price that meets the
needs and budget at this time.
Section 3. The purchase of(1) 2019 Ford F550 6.71- Diesel Bucket Truck in the amount of$107,518
from VERSALFIFT NW. is hereby approved.
ADOPTED this day of.N= 20
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie S ith, C erk of the Board rSharon Trask, � air
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Randy eatherlin,Vic hair
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Tim Whitehead, Ch. DPA Kevin Shutty, Co missioner