HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for testing services for Electric Services Department RESOLUTION NO. 04-213
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH ELECTRO-TEST,INC.,
FOR PROVIDING TESTING SERVICES FOR THE
ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes$196,000 to test,calibrate,and replace various types
of electrical protective relays; and,
WHEREAS, these devices are installed in eight electrical substations throughout the City;
and,
WHEREAS, these devices protect the distribution and transmission systems along with
various substations devices and prevent a catastrophic failure of the electrical grid; and,
WHEREAS, four qualified testing/commissioning firms submitted proposals after staff
issued a Request for Proposal for Testing Services; and,
WHEREAS, staff evaluated the proposals and selected Emerson Process Management —
Electro-Test, Inc., based on experience and cost; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of the Testing Services Contract is $196,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Relay Testing Services Contract with Emerson Process Management—Electro-Test, Inc.,
in the amount of$196,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11tn day of May, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge
Voting nay: None Absent: Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11 th day of May, 2004.