HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-115 - Res. Waiving Public Bidding and Approving Special Market Procurement of Asphalt Finishing Roller RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING
A SPECIAL MARKET CONDITION PROCURMENT OF ASPHALT FINISHING ROLLER
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 asphalt finishing
roller in the 2021 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 asphalt finishing
roller.
Section 2. Special market conditions include:
a) A 2018 SAKAI SW354-4SW78-30129 Asphalt Finishing Roller being offered at a very
favorable price to Mason County.
b) The asphalt finishing roller may be sold by the providers before the County could complete a
formal bid process.
c) The equipment is needed for a specific required purpose and is suitable to the unique needs
of the Public Works Department. No other equipment has been found at the pricing that
meets the needs and budget at this time.
ADOPTED this 373 day of ID MM N 020
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smit , Clerk 6fAhe Board Sharon Trask, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ra y Neat in, Vice Chair
im Whit Kevin Shu ommissioner