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RESOLUTION NO. <br />EVERETT <br />WASH I NGTON <br />A RESOLUTION waiving public bidding requirements and approving a multiple -year sole -source <br />purchase of Gillig transit bus original equipment manufacturer replacement parts from Gillig <br />LLC. <br />WHEREAS, <br />A. The City purchased Gillig transit buses for Everett Transit fixed -route services; and <br />B. Gillig LLC is the only authorized source of Gillig transit bus original equipment manufacturer <br />replacement parts in the United States; and <br />C. As long as Gillig LLC is the only authorized provider of Gillig original equipment manufacturer <br />replacement parts, it is in the City's best interest to approve the sole source purchase for <br />multiple years rather than on an annual basis. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: <br />There is clearly and legitimately only one source capable of supplying Gillig transit bus original <br />equipment manufacturer replacement parts, the City hereby waives competitive bidding requirements <br />and authorizes the purchase of replacement parts from Gillig LLC. <br />Councilmember introducing resolution <br />Passed and approved this day of , 2023. <br />Council President <br />