HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Digital Control Units RESOLUTION NO. 05-192
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF DIGITAL CONTROL UNITS
FOR THE ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,on April 8,2003,the Council awarded a contract to Regency Technologies,Inc.,
of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purchase of digital control units (DCUs), hardware, software, and
related services for the Electric Services Department Prime Time Power Program; and,
WHEREAS,the approved FY 2005/06 budget for the Load Management Program includes
$92,000 for the purchase of additional units for installation as requested by utility customers; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2004/05 budget for DCUs also included $92,000, however,
no units have been purchased during this fiscal year, and this amount will be carried forward to
FY 2005/06; and,
WHEREAS, including the carryover from FY 2004/05, a total of$184,000 is available for
the purchase of these units; and,
WHEREAS, only units manufactured by Regency Technologies, Inc., are compatible with
the controlling hardware and software; and,
WHEREAS,the sole source procurement process called for by the purchasing policies was
followed and a proposal was received from Regency Technologies, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends that 2,000 units at a cost of$57.75/each be purchased to
ensure the ability to meet the requests of utility customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with Regency Technologies,Inc.,of Indianapolis,Indiana,for the purchase of 2,000
digital control units at a total cost of$115,500.00,plus applicable sales taxes, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10'day of May, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 101" day of May, 2005.