HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Change Orders for 161/69-kV Interconnection Project RESOLUTION NO. 06-321
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS TO
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR 161/69-KV INTERCONNECTION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the FY 2005/06 budget includes a prof ect to install a 161-kV interconnection with
MidAmerican Energy Company(MEC)and to upgrade the current interconnection with Alliant Utility
(AU); and,
WHEREAS, the budgeted amount for the total interconnect project is $18,667,000; and,
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2004,the Council approved an Engineering Services Agreement
with DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company (DGR) for engineering and construction
management services for the subject interconnection project in the amount of$1,375,500; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 was previously approved at staff level in accordance with
the City of Ames purchasing policies,however, Change Order Nos.2 and 3 require Council approval
due to the cumulative change exceeding $25,000; and,
WHEREAS,the net service agreement increase for Change Order Nos. 1,2, and 3 is $6,603.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Ames,Iowa,that
Change Order Nos. 1, 2, and 3 to increase the total amount of the Engineering Services Agreement
with DGR by$6,603 for additional engineering design and construction management services for the
161-kV Interconnection Project are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8tn day of August, 2006.
-Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Hamilton, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8ih day of August, 2006.