Res 114-2013 10/15/2013
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2013
Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Reverse Osmosis
Membrane Elements From Hydranautics – A Nitto Denko Company,
In The Amount Of $160,635.00.
WHEREAS, the reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements at the Cypress
Water Treatment Plant are in need of replacement in order to improve the efficiency of
the operation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this purchase is exempt from the state
requirements for competitive bidding pursuant to Tex. Local Gov’t Code § 252.022(a)(2)
because it is a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health and
safety of the residents of the City of Wichita Falls by improving the quality of potable
water; and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that this purchase is exempt from the state
requirements for competitive bidding pursuant to Texas Local Government § 252.022
(a)(7)(A), which exempts from competitive bidding purchases of “items that are available
from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural
monopolies;” and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that purchasing RO membrane elements to
improve water quality is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Wichita Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
City Staff are authorized to execute all documents necessary to purchase RO
membrane elements from Hydranautics – A Nitto Denko Company, in the amount of
$160,635.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of October, 2013.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk