HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of 15-kV circuit breakers RESOLUTION NO. 04-549
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 15-kV CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in August 2004, Mortensen Road Substation experienced substantial damage
to a 15-kV feeder sectionalizing device during a short-circuit situation; and,
WHEREAS, upon investigating, a determination was made that all current 15-kV
sectionalizing devices needed to be replaced with 15-kV circuit breakers to prevent a repeat of the
earlier problem; and,
WHEREAS,a request for proposals to supply the 15-kV circuit breakers was advertised,and
the proposals were received on December 15; and,
WHEREAS, after review by outside engineering consultants, it was recommended that the
City accept the alternate proposal from WESCO in the amount of$111,119.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of formal bidding procedures for the purchase of 15-kV circuit breakers is hereby
approved and City staff is authorized to purchase the equipment from WESCO in the amount of
$111,119.50.
ADOPTED THIS 215t day of December, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge
Voting nay: None Absent: Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 21 st day of December, 2004.