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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Water Plant Security System installation RESOLUTION NO. 05-504 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM AT THE WATER PLANT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,in April 2003,staff solicited proposals for the design and installation of security systems for the Water Treatment Plant and Water Pollution Control Plant; and, WHEREAS,five firms submitted conceptual proposals and equipment specifications,and because each proposal differed in the number, type, and placement of equipment, the selection process was based on a qualitative evaluation of the proposals; and, WHEREAS,the foremost criterion was the ability to adequately monitor key areas of the facilities in the most cost-effective manner; and, WHEREAS,based on the evaluation of the proposals,staff selected PerMar Security Services of Des Moines and proceeded to install a closed-circuit surveillance system only at the Water Pollution Control Plant; and, WHEREAS, during and following installation of the Water Pollution Control Plant camera system, staff has been very dissatisfied with the quality of work provided by PerMar„thus it was decided not to pursue another contract with PerMar for the new system to be installed at the Water Plant; and, WHEREAS, staff requested that Baker Group, the firm identified as the second choice, update its original proposal; and, WHEREAS, Baker Group's proposal includes all necessary components, except for electrical work and computer equipment,however,a separate proposal has been received from Jetco Electric for the electrical work not included in Baker's proposal; and, WHEREAS, staff will procure the necessary computer equipment through the city's Information Services Division; and, WHEREAS, funding of$150,000 is included for this work in the 2005/06 budget. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that formal bidding requirements are waived, and the award of contract to Baker Group of Des Moines, Iowa, for the installation of the security system at the Water Plant in the amount of$73,800.00 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 20th day of December,2005. Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor Introduced by: Goodhue Seconded by: Cross Voting aye: Cross,Goodhue, Goodman,Vegge,Wirth Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 20th day of December,2005.