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RESOLUTION NO. 6,931 280
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR CERTAIN APPROVED
FY183 PROJECTS; AND, TO WAIVE THE FORMAL SELECTION
PROCESS FOR CONSULTANTS THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, there is a need to prepare design for Traffic
Signal Capital Improvements on the following approved FY'83
projects: (a) Markham Street, Cumberland to Arch; (b) Louisiana,
Markham to Capitol Avenue; and, (c) signal improvements at
various locations, including seven intersections; and,
WHEREAS, the firm of Peters and Associates is recommended
as an only source which has the degree of expertise necessary
to prepare the design for the proposed traffic signal improvements;
and,
WHEREAS, previous contracts with Peters and Associates
demonstrated that frm'.scapability and reliability of performing
as required; and,
WHEREAS, the formal selection process for securing such
professional services should be waived, and the City Manager
should be authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract
with said firm as an only source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The formal selection process .for securing
professional services to prepare design for Traffic Signal
Capital Improvements for the approved FY'83 projects; Markham
Street, Cumberland to Arch; Louisiana, Markham to Capitol Avenue;
and signal improvements at various other locations, shall be
and it is hereby waived.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
negotiate and to enter into a contract with the firm of Peters
and Associates for the purpose of accomplishing the design for
Traffic Signal Capital Improvements described in Section 1 above,
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and he is excused from following the formal selection process
normally used to secure such professional services.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: February 1, 1983
ATTEST: (22M,4 APPROVED:
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