HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2019-168BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -/ IRg
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
WHEREAS: The Kittitas Valley Event Center is completing necessary repairs to
improve the quality and safety of the arena; and
WHEREAS: The arena requires consistent and high quality care of footing; and
WHEREAS: All arenas require grooming and grooming tools to maintain a quality
footing; and
WHEREAS: Numerous arena grooming tools are available on the market with varying
features; and
WHEREAS: Only one arena grooming tool, the Black Widow Groomer, is available
that encompasses key features necessary for properly maintaining the arena while being
easily adjustable to groom for a desired depth depending on the type of equine event; and
WHEREAS: Key features include: Ability to level ground without interference from the
tractor bouncing over rough terrain and is enabled to rip up hard-packed ground and
repack it to the desired footing need; and
WHEREAS: Barrel Racers National 4D (BRN4D), has certified that they are the sole
source of supply for all models of the Black Widow Groomer arena drag; and
WHEREAS: RCW 39.04.280(l)(a) authorizes the practice of purchasing from a single
source when the pur~hase is clearly and legitimately limited to a single source or supply;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the competitive bidding process for a
contract for purchase is hereby waived pursuant to RCW 39.04.280(l)(a), and Kittitas
Valley Event Center is authorized to take such steps as are necessary to properly purchase
the Black Widow Groomer to accomplish the required and continuous maintenance needs
for the Rodeo Arena and Bloom Pavilion.
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