HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract for Distribution Class Wood Utility Poles RESOLUTION NO. 11-379
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
DISTRIBUTION CLASS WOOD UTILITY POLES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this contract renewal is for the purchase of distribution class wood utility poles
necessaryto meet the anticipated needs ofthe Electric Services Department for new construction and
maintenance; and,
WHEREAS,under the proposed contract renewal,distribution class wood utility poles would
be purchased as requested on a quarterly basis, and this provides the City with flexible inventory
management and helps to reduce the need for storage space; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed contract period would end August 31,2012,however,no contract
amount is being authorized at this time, since payments will be made as poles are purchased; and,
WHEREAS, the current vendor, Baldwin Pole of Bay Minette, Alabama, for distribution
class poles has indicated its willingness to renew the current contract with a 2.5%price increase for
2011/12, and these prices will be firm through August 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of a contract with Baldwin Pole of Bay Minette, Alabama, for the purchase of
distribution class wood utility poles in accordance with a 2.5% increase, as allowed under the
contract renewal terms, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t1i day of August, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t'day of August, 2011.