Council approves sole‑source waiver to keep Whitney Equipment as flight‑pump service provider

The Anacortes City Council unanimously approved Resolution 3185 Sept. 2 to waive competitive bidding for maintenance and repair of flight pumps and accessories and authorized continuing work with Whitney Equipment Company Inc. as a sole‑source supplier. The resolution passed by roll call vote.

Why it matters: The waiver authorizes staff to use a single qualified vendor for pump maintenance and repair rather than seeking competitive bids for each job; staff said this is standard when only one qualified service provider exists in the state.

Public works staff (recorded as “Mister Agham”) told council that Whitney Equipment is the only company licensed in Washington to repair flight pumps used by municipalities. Councilmember Fantini moved the resolution and Councilmember Young seconded. City Clerk/Finance staff called the roll: Young, Cleland McGrath, Moulton, McDougall, Seavic and Fantini each voted yes; the mayor declared the motion carried.

What was decided: Resolution 3185 was approved, waiving competitive bidding for regular maintenance and repair of flight pumps and accessories to allow the city to contract directly with Whitney Equipment Company Inc. Staff said the waiver covers recurring maintenance and repair work for flight pumps and related parts.

Next steps: Public works will continue maintenance and repair work with Whitney Equipment under the sole‑source finding and will proceed with required procurement documentation for sole‑source contracts as appropriate.