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Pink — Finance p�Pt.
Canary— NNW. /a OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NOV g 1974
Date:
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER, WHEREAS, the City has been geographically divided in half
for the taking of bids for towing services under Bid No. A6133; and
WHICREAS, Art's Emergency Towing, Inc. has been awarded the contract for providing
said towing services for the east half of the City; and
WHEREAS, there existed a gross disparity in bids received in this matter, causing
a rejection of the bid of Don's Towing, Inc. for the west half of the City; and
WHEREAS, specifications were modified and new bids solicited for the west half of
the City (said modification setting a maximum limit for regular tow. of $17.25) and
no bids having been received in the rebidding of this matter; and
WHEREAS, Art's Emergency Towing, Inc. does pay the prevailing wage as stated in the
specifications for this matter, now, therefore, it is
ORDERED, that Art's Emergency Towing, Inc. be awarded the contract for towing services
in the western half of the City, at the prices bid for the eastern half of the City,
and may commence performance immediately subject to a formal contract being entered
into; and it is
FURM ORDERED.* that this action is taken pursuant to a declaration by the Mayor
of an emergency, in that towing services are essential for the preservation of the
• safety and health of the citizens of the City, and imperative from tie viewpoint of
traffic control and the alleviation of its congestion in all forms.
PURCHASING AGENT
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Assis nt City Attorney Department Head
Director - Finance & Management Services
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Administrafive As an I to Mayor
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