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Council waives bidding to buy emergency siren at slightly higher cost than budgeted
Summary
The council approved waiving formal bidding to accept Federal Systems' quote of $53,737.10 to add an outdoor emergency siren on the city's north side; the item was budgeted at $52,335 in General Corporate Capital Fund.
City Manager Nathan McKenna requested and the council granted permission to waive bidding and accept Federal Systems' quote for outdoor emergency siren equipment and installation at a price of $53,737.10. The project is budgeted in the General Corporate Capital Fund at $52,335; the approved price exceeds the budgeted amount by $1,402.10.
The purchase will add one additional siren on the north side of Mount Vernon to expand warning coverage. Council approved waiving bidding and accepting the quote by unanimous vote of those present (Young absent).
