HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for purchase of Electric Services Transformers RESOLUTION NO. 17-182
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
ELECTRIC SERVICES TRANSFORMERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this contract is for the purchase of transformers necessary to meet the
anticipated needs of the Electric Services Department, and the transformers are kept on hand in order
to ensure availability which will enable staff to replace failed transformers quickly; and,
WHEREAS, the transformers are used to provide service for commercial and residential
applications, and it is also necessary to meet the anticipated needs of the Department for new service
and maintenance activities; and,
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2016, the Council awarded a contract to RESCO of Ankeny,
Iowa, for the purchase of these transformers in accordance with unit prices bid; this contract included
the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends renewing the agreement for the period of April 1, 2017,
through March 31, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the average price increase based on previous usage is 2.52%or$7,639; and,
WHEREAS, this is the first renewal out of four maximum; and,
WHEREAS, Council should note that no contract amount is being authorized at this time,
since payments will be based on unit prices and quantities ordered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, for the purchase of Electric Services
transformers in accordance with unit prices is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11 th day of April, 2017.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 It' day of April, 2017.