HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of metal-enclosed switchgear RESOLUTION NO. 04-498
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR FROM WESCO
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Clarion Technologies is soon to begin full-scale operations in Ames, and in
order to meet their electrical demands,the City's electric equipment serving the building requires an
upgrade; and,
WHEREAS, staff concluded that the best option to serve Clarion Technologies is to install
equipment mirroring the set-up that provides service to a similar industrial customer; and,
WHEREAS,a metal-enclosed switchgear that allows for current needs and future growth is
required; and,
WHEREAS, the single-source supplier for this needed type of switchgear in our area is
WESCO of Des Moines, and that company has provided the City a quote of$125,966.14; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of this item will be recovered through the use of an "Excess Electric
Facilities Agreement"whereby Clarion Technologies will pay a monthly fee for eights years for the
use of extra equipment to serve its electric demand.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that formal bidding procedures are hereby waived,and the purchase of the required metal-enclosed
switchgear from WESCO of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of$125,966.14 is authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 9t'day of November, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9"'day of November, 2004.