HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for Ames Substation Improvements (Top-O-Hollow) RESOLUTION NO. 16-160
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
AMES SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENTS (TOP-O-HOLLOW)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this project will convert the existing direct-buried underground 69kV
transmission tap connection at the Top-O-Hollow substation to a more reliable dual-source overhead
transmission connection,including the necessary relaying and breakers for high-speed/selective line
and transformer protection; and,
WHEREAS,the scope of this project includes the replacement and expansion of the existing
13.8kV metalclad switchgear to provide the addition of a main breaker,upgrade obsolete air-blast
breakers and electro-mechanical relays with vacuum interrupter breakers and microprocessor-based
relaying equipment,and expand the battery and charger system to replace undersized batteries;and,
WHEREAS, the project includes the addition of a padmounted capacitor bank for power
factor correction and replacement of undersized feeder conduits and cables; and,
WHEREAS,the addition of the dual 69 KV transmission source and upgraded 69kV and 13.8
kV relay protection will improve reliability of the 69kV transmission system,improve service to the
customers served by this substation, improve worker safety, and provide improved protection to
electrical assets from fault damage; and,
WHEREAS,this phase of the project is for proj ect engineering,which involves the analysis,
design,drawings and specifications development,construction contract preparation,and detailed cost
estimates for the project; and,
WHEREAS, the scope of work also requires the engineering firm to provide an approved
bidders list for all major equipment purchases and a detailed engineer's estimate, in addition to
providing construction management services; and,
WHEREAS,a Request for Proposal was issued to 25 firms,and staffreceived proposals from
10 firms; and,
WHEREAS, after careful review, staff recommends that a contract be awarded to Dewild
Grant Reckert&Associates Company of Rock Rapids,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$264,791.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Engineering Services Agreement with Dewild Grant Reckert & Associates Company of
Rock Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of$264,791 for the Ames Substation Improvements is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12t1i day of April, 2016.
11"& A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12'day of April, 2016.