HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Electric Meters for Electric Services RESOLUTION NO. 14-342
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL
FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC METERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this contract renewal is for the purchase of residential single phase,poly phase,
programmable demand-type,and power quality socket-type electric meters to meet the needs of the
Electric Services Department; and,
WHEREAS,the term of this contact will be from August 1,2014,through July 31,2015,and
these materials are standard items utilized by the Technical Services Division; and,
WHEREAS,the approved FY 2014/15 budget includes$95,827 for the purchase of electric
meters; and,
WHEREAS, bids for these materials were received on June 14, 2012, and prices are
exclusive of sales taxes,which are applicable to the purchase of this equipment and are paid directly
by the Utility; and,
WHEREAS,for evaluation purposes,the bids received were calculated using estimated needs
for the coming fiscal year, however, the actual costs will be based on quantities received and unit
prices bid, but will not exceed available funding; and,
WHEREAS,no contract amount is being authorized at this time since payments will be made
as meters are purchased; and,
WHEREAS, this is the third year of a possible five-year contract for power quality meters,
and Fletcher Reinhardt's original bid included a 3% increase for the 2014/15 renewal period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal for the purchase of residential single phase, poly phase, programmable
demand-type, and power quality socket-type electric meters with Fletcher Reinhardt Company of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in accordance with unit prices bid is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS l Oth day of June, 2014.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Ot'day of June, 2014.