HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17379: TERMINATING CONTRACT WITH FOUR SISTERS AND RE-BID FOR DIESEL FUEL P.R. No. 17379
11/13/2012 DDA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND FOUR SISTERS PETROLEUM, LLC, OF AUSTIN,
TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE RE -BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ULTRA
LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL FOR THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NOS. 401 - 1502 - 561.24 -00 AND 401 - 1506 - 561.24 -00
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 11 -302, Council authorized a one (1) year contract with Four
Sisters Petroleum, LLC, of Austin, Texas, for the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel with an
option to renew for one (1) additional year; and,
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 12 -323, Council authorized a one (1) year renewal of the
contract with Four Sisters Petroleum, LLC; and,
WHEREAS, the amount expended on this contract exceeds the expected budgetary threshold;
and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to implement a new procurement process in -line with the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) rules and guidelines based upon the fact that the expected cost will exceed
$100,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT, the City Council hereby terminates the contract with Four Sisters Petroleum, LLC, of
Austin, Texas, which renewal was authorized per Resolution No. 12 -323.
THAT, the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel be re -bid in accordance with all
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules and guidelines.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this day of November, A.D., 2012, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
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MAYOR:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City Attorney L �
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Flo T. Johnso , Ci g-r
Collee Russe 1, Director If ransit
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Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager