1 RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR OVERHAUL SERVICES (H.E.R.O.S). FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000.
WHEREAS, the Air Support Unit employs a full-time helicopter mechanic; WHEREAS, some helicopter engine repairs require specialized training that goes beyond the capability of the City’s accredited mechanic; WHEREAS, H.E.R.O.S. is an authorized turbine engine repair company that has performed overhaul and repairs of the complex turbine engine and turbine engine components in the City’s helicopters since 2011;
WHEREAS, it is essential that work performed on City helicopters be conducted at the highest level of quality possible to ensure safety due to the varied missions that the aircraft perform;
WHEREAS, H.E.R.O.S. is responsive to the City’s needs and will come to the heliport to assist in working through various technical issues; WHEREAS, onsite repair work allows City staff to oversee and visually observe maintenance operations;
WHEREAS, onsite repair work saves money and significantly reduces operational down time;
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 9 of the City of Glendale Charter provides an exemption to competitive bidding where the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, H.E.R.O.S. is the only service provider that will conduct repair work at the City’s facility; and
WHEREAS, H.E.R.O.S. is able to provide parts and services that are unique to the City’s model of aircraft.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
2 1. That the foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and the Council hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with competitive bidding.
2. That the Deputy Director of Finance is authorized to issue a purchase order with H.E.R.O.S. for a term of 3 years in an amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000.
Adopted this day of , 2024.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, SUZIE ABAJIAN, Ph.D, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the day of , 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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City Clerk