HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Electric Distribution Uitlity Poles RESOLUTION NO. 17-238
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UTILITY POLES
FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2013, the Council awarded a contract to Baldwin Pole & Piling,
Inc, of Des Moines, Iowa, for the purchase of Electric Distribution utility poles; and,
WHEREAS, this allows the City to purchase poles at its discretion in order to meet the
anticipated needs of the Electric Services Department for new construction and maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, this provides the City with inventory management flexibility and helps to reduce
the need for storage space; and,
WHEREAS, the contract with Baldwin Pole & Piling includes a provision that allows the
City to renew for up to four additional one-year terms, and this will be the fourth and final renewal
period and will provide distribution poles for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, at
the existing rates; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council should note that no contract amount is being authorized at this
time, since payments will be made as these poles are purchased.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with Baldwin Pole & Piling, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, for the purchases
of Electric Distribution utility poles in accordance with unit prices bid is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of April, 2017.
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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 25t' day of April, 2017.