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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LIFT
STATION CONTROL SYSTEMS THROUGH CALVERT TECHNICAL
SERVICES, INC.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(1)(b) provides for exemption from competitive bidding
requirements when purchases are clearly and legitimately limited to a sole source of
supply; and
WHEREAS, the City's sewer and surface water lift stations are equipped with
identical control systems for operational consistency; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has 10 sewer lift stations and 5 storm lift stations;
and
WHEREAS, the City's existing control system consists of lift station control panels
built by Calvert Technical Services; and
WHEREAS, any panel upgrades should be compatible with the original system to
ensure a seamless retrofit with minimal training;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In accordance with RCW 39.04.280(1)(b), it has been determined that the
purchase of the City's lift station upgrades is limited to a sole source. The competitive
bidding requirements for the City's purchase of lift station control systems are hereby
waived in order to ensure panel upgrade compatibility with the original system and a
seamless retrofit with minimal training.
Section 2. The Public Works Department is authorized to purchase lift station
control systems through Calvert Technical Services, Inc.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ODTHE CITY OFXUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Council Meeting thereof this M day of "Cl Le.) t 2009.
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ATTEST/ UTHENTICATED:
I an Hernandez, Counc�Pre= t
C hristy O'Flah rty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVE 7trr ey M BY:
Filed with the City Clerk: s
Passed by the City Council: -e)
Office of the Cit Resolution Number: LLff
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