08/26/2008 Resolutions 2008-235RESOLUTION 2008-235
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids fora 500 Watt Analog
UHF Transmitter with Installation for Grand Island Television, according to plans and
specifications on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the transmitter provides the signal for UHF Channe156;
WHEREAS, the implementation of a new transmitter will serve to replace the
existing unit, restore the signal strength, and allow GITV the capability with future hardware
upgrades to become digitally compliant by the end of February 2009 as mandated by the FCC.
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2008, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, LARCAN USA, of Lafayette, Colorado, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $36,550; and
WHEREAS, the bid of $36,550 exceeds the estimate of $36,000 by $550.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of LARCAN USA in the
amount of $36,550 fora 500 Watt Transmitter with installation is hereby approved as the lowest
responsible bid.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 26, 2008.
Ma aret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form n ~
August 25, 2008 ^ City Attorney