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Hot Springs City reviews multiple action items ahead of Feb. 3 meeting
Summary
City staff reviewed several procurement and service items to be acted on Feb. 3, including a recommended answering-services contract, an interlocal IT renewal with Garland County, a $135,608.88 backhoe purchase, a $15,000 ARFF lease extension and a $173,950 water-equipment purchase.
Hot Springs City officials on Tuesday reviewed several action items slated for formal consideration at a Feb. 3 council meeting, including equipment purchases, an interlocal IT agreement and a recommended answering-services contract, City Manager Bill Burrow said.
The items carry budgetary and operational implications for city services and public safety. Staff described procurement details and answered questions from board members during the agenda-review session held in person and by Zoom.
Monty Ledbetter, utilities director, recommended awarding a term contract for answering services to Communication Business Services Incorporated (CBSI) after the city received 13 proposals. "The rate rank committee selected CBSI, as the highest rate firm," Ledbetter said, adding the recommended term is one year with the option to renew for four additional 12‑month periods. When…
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