HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2015-074RESOLUTION NO. 2015-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
THE UPGRADE OF THERMAL IMAGERS FROM A SOLE
SOURCE VENDOR, METRO FIRE APPARATUS
SPECIALISTS, INC., AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(d) to consider items
available from only one source as an exception to the bidding requirements of the State
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. is the sole source provider in
our marketplace for Bullard fire thermal imager systems, services and training; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Fire Department has the need to upgrade nine
thermal imagers; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary for the sole source purchase of nine thermal imagers from Metro Fire
Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $26,991.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the sole source purchase of said thermal imagers.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November, 2015.
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
City Attorney
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