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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH BOB'S
SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE, FABRICATE AND INSTALL, A
UTILITY BED ON THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT'S ONE-TON
PICKUP CHASSIS AT A COST OF $21,490.00
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has purchased and received anew one-ton pickup to replace
a worn-out unit in the Electric Department; and
WHEREAS, the new pickup has been taken to Anchorage and delivered to Bob's Services
for a price on the supply, fabrication, and installation of a new utility bed designed for the Electric
Department's special needs; and
WHEREAS, Bob's Services, Inc. has provided a list of material and equipment to be
installed on this utility bed and a price for doing the work of $21,490.00; and
WHEREAS, Bob's Services, Inc. has performed similar work for the City for about 20 years
and is apparently one of the few fabricating companies in Anchorage with the experience and
knowledge to do this type of work; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6.10.130 of the City Code, the City Council must
make a written determination and findings to allow the sole sourcing of this procurement item to
Bob's Services, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The above recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Pursuant to Section
6.10.130 of the City Code, the City council determines and hereby finds that the public interest
would best be served by not requiring competitive bids/proposals because: (1) the Electric
Department has a need for a specially designed and fabricated utility bed for its unique needs; (2)
Bob's Servicss, Inc. appears especially qualified to provide, fabricate, and install the type of utility
bed meeting the Electric Department's special needs; and (3) it is not likely the goods and services
required could be procured at a significantly lower price through competitive bidding because of the
special design requirements for the utility bed.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with Bob's Services,
Inc. to provide and install a utility bed for a one-ton pickup at a price of$21,490.00.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2004-22
Section 3. Funding for this work shall come from Account 501-5400-5930, Capital
Equipment.
Section 4. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 23rd
day of February, 2004.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
C. David Brossow, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis
City Clerk
(City Seal)
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: February 23, 2003
Through: Phil Shealy, City Manager
From: Dave Calvert, Manager, Electric Utility
Agenda Item: Utility Truck Bed
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Council approved a new one-ton pickup for the electric department to replace an aged unit. We have
picked up the new vehicle and delivered it to Bobs Services Inc. in Anchorage to obtain a price to
have a utility box installed on the bed of the truck. The attached estimate from Kevin Lockwood of
Bob’s Services details the items to be furnished and installed on the vehicle for a total cost of
$21,490.00.
We did not obtain bids from other fabricators because, according to our mechanics, “ he is the only
game in town”. We have done business with Bob’s Services for approximately the last 20 years.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Strategic Plan
3. Other
4. Not applicable X
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this utility box is available in the Electric Fund’s capital equipment account number 501-
5400-5930, so an additional appropriation is not requested.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 04-22, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Bob’s Services, Inc., to provide, fabricate and install a Utility Bed on a one-ton truck for use by the
Electric Department for a price of $21,490.00. Money to come from Account 501- 5400-5930.
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