R-1351 - 03/25/2014 - PUBLIC WORKS - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2014-PW-V-PG-R-1351
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF TWO DUMP TRUCKS
WHEREAS, two Village dump trucks are in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to purchase two 2014 International Model 7400 SFA with dump
truck beds (collectively, "Trucks"); and
WHEREAS, Section 1-7-10 of the Village Code authorizes the Village to join with other units of
government in cooperative purchasing plans when it is in the best interests of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, through its cooperative purchasing program, sought bids for
Trucks and identified Prairie/Archway International Trucks of Springfield, Illinois ("Prairie"), as the lowest
responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, because the State of Illinois already conducted a competitive bidding processes for
the purchase of the Trucks, the Village staff has recommended that the Village waive competitive bidding
and approve the purchase of the Trucks for a total amount not to exceed $313,690.00; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have
determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to so waive competitive bidding
and to approve the purchase of the Trucks;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements. The advertising and bidding
requirements for the purchase of the Trucks are hereby waived in accordance with Section 1-7-4 of the
Village Code.
Section 3: Authorization of Purchase of the Trucks. The purchase of the Trucks from Prairie
in a total amount not to exceed $313,690 is hereby authorized.
Section 4: Execution of Required Documentation. The President and the Village Clerk shall
be, and are hereby, authorized to execute and attest, on behalf of the Village all documents necessary to
complete the purchase pursuant to Section 3 of this Resolution.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage by two-thirds of the Trustees and its approval in the manner provided by law.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
Resolution 2014-PW-V-PG-R-1351
Approving the Purchase of
Dump Trucks
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APPROVED THIS 25th day of March, 2014
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 25th day of March, 2014
Ayes: Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Wolin, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Moy
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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