HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for construction and installation of interactive play wall at Ames Public Library RESOLUTION NO. 16-652
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF INTERACTIVE PLAY WALL AT AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Over the last two years, the Library Board of Trustees has been enhancing the
recently renovated and expanded Library with artwork and other installations that provide visual
interest; and,
WHEREAS, Library staff worked with Benjamin Design Collaborative to develop plans for
an interactive play wall that would stimulate development of cognitive abilities and allow children
to stretch their imaginations; elements of the wall evolved as the Library's requests and suggestions
were incorporated into a dynamic and durable design; and,
WHEREAS, in September, Requests for Quotation were sent to 18 potential vendors; by the
deadline on October 20, one bid in the amount of$53,463.81 was received, and the Library Board
of Trustees reviewed it at a special meeting held on November 3; and,
WHEREAS, the Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted to proceed with the project
and recommended that the City Council approve a contract with Swan Creek Cabinetry, Inc., of
Boone, Iowa, in the amount of$53,463.81; and,
WHEREAS, funds would be used from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, the Kinney-
Lindstrom Foundation, Inc., and unencumbered donations designated for the Library Renovation and
Expansion Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with Swan Creek Cabinetry, Inc., of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of$53,463.81 to
build and install the Interactive Play Wall at the Ames Public Library is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 151h day ofNovember, 2016.
CA4�1)'R-W& A. "e. a.,,
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 15' day ofNovember, 2016.