HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - R-O-W procurement contract for interconnection and upgrade RESOLUTION NO. 04-313
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCUREMENT CONTRACT
WITH MYERS & ASSOCIATES FOR
THE MID-AMERICAN ENERGY CO. INTERCONNECTION
AND UPGRADE OF ALLIANT UTILITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the 2004/05 budget includes a CIP project to install a 161-kV interconnection
with Mid-American Energy Company and to upgrade the current interconnection with Alliant
Utilities; and,
WHEREAS, a transmission planning study was completed in October 2002, which
recommends the conversion of the Ames Stange Road to Alliant Utilities' Boone Junction line to
161 kV; and,
WHEREAS, the study also recommends constructing another 161 kV transmission line to
Mid-American Energy Co.'s Northeast Ankeny substation; and,
WHEREAS, Electric Services solicited hourly costing and expected expense information
from Contract Land Services and Myers & Associates, and after careful consideration, it was
concluded that Myers &Associates is best suited to meet the City's needs; and,
WHEREAS, Myers &Associates has submitted a not-to-exceed estimate of$488,557.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a Right-of-Way Procurement Services Contract with Myers&Associates for the Mid-American
Energy Co. Interconnection and Upgrade of Alliant Utilities Interconnection project for a not-to-
exceed amount of$488,557 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of July, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27"day of July, 2004.