HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of 12-inch Wood Chipper RESOLUTION NO. 15-065
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WOOD CHIPPERS TO ASSIST WITH
ASH TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City has one diesel-powered, trailer-mounted 12-inch wood chipper, and
it is shared by the Public Works Operations staff and Parks Maintenance staff; and,
WHEREAS, the chipper is used to chip tree limbs and heavy brush, and has not been a
reliable piece of equipment; and,
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2014, City Council approved the replacement of the current
chipper and the purchase of a second,larger chipper to support the ash tree removal program that is
currently underway,and to support the ongoing ash tree removal program,the operating departments
have an immediate need for the chippers; and,
WHEREAS,bids were received for the two sizes of chippers, and it was determined that a
contract be awarded to Midwest Underground Supply of Bondurant,Iowa,as the net low bidder for
the purchase of the smaller-sized chipper in the amount of$38,500; and,
WHEREAS,once a demonstration ofthe 18-inch diameter chipper is successfully completed,
staff will return to Council with a recommendation for purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract to Midwest Underground Supply of Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of
$38,500 for the purchase of a 12-inch wood chipper is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10`h day of February, 2015.
- X. C
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 Or" day of February, 2015.