HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Integrated Research Planning Study RESOLUTION NO. 03-370
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
SARGENT & LUNDY FOR
INTEGRATED RESEARCH PLANNING STUDY FOR
ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes$216,000 for an Integrated Resource Planning Study
with the process including: supply need, resource options, external assessment, supply option
evaluation modeling, and supply plan analysis; and,
WHEREAS, three qualified consultants submitted proposals for the study, and staff and
Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board (EUORAB) members reviewed the
proposals and attended presentations by each firm; and,
WHEREAS,the consensus of the group is that Sargent&Lundy is the best firm to perform
the study; and,
WHEREAS, a consulting agreement for the Integrated Resource Planning Study prepared
by Sargent& Lundy has been reviewed by staff and is being recommended for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the consulting agreement with Sargent&Lundy of Chicago,Illinois,for an Integrated Resource
Planning Study in an amount not to exceed $163,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffrnan, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' of September, 2003.