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Resolution No. 1864
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, WAIVING THE
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
SOLE - SOURCE PURCHASE OF THE RUGID PUMP
CONTROL SYSTEM PANELS AND SENSUS WATER
METERS WITH AUTOMATIC METER READING.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(1)(a) provides for exemption from competitive bidding
requirements when purchases are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of
supply; and
WHEREAS, the City's water, sewer, and surface water utility systems are equipped
with matching equipment and control systems for consistent operational uniformity; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has 10 sewer lift stations, 5 storm lift stations, 1 two -
MG reservoir tank and pump station, and 4 wholesale water supply taps; and
WHEREAS, the City's existing control system consists of pumping control panels
manufactured by Rugid Computer; and
WHEREAS, the City uses Sensus water meters with automatic meter reading
capability compatible with the City's Eden utility billing system;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It has been determined that the City's water meters and sewer pump
control panels are limited to a sole source. The competitive bidding requirements for
the City's purchase of pumping control panels and water meters are hereby waived in
order to ensure compatibility with the existing system.
Section 2. The Public Works Department is authorized to purchase equipment
from Rugid Computer and Sensus for the City's water, sewer and surface water utility
systems to match current needs and maintain operational consistency in accordance
with the waiver authorization denoted under RCW 39.04.280(2)(a)
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this :1_1_�nay ofpd,,, 2015.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flahert , MMC, City Clerk
Rachel B. Turpin, Iff ity Attorney
110,' Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: C 1
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number: we
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