HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchase and installation of Furniture RESOLUTION NO. 18-113
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FURNITURE FOR CITY HALL,WATER PLANT,ANIMAL SHELTER,
AND WATER METER DIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City Hall employee break room is being remodeled, which includes the
purchase of furniture; and,
WHEREAS, with larger volumes of fixniture, vendors are able to provide bigger discounts;
therefore, staff has combined the furniture needs of other smaller projects with the break room
project and will realize a cost savings of$7,291 by bidding the projects together; and,
WHEREAS, the employee break room was the initial project planned, in that a more
comfortable and versatile space is desired; as part of the renovation, improved seating and the
addition of booth seating will create a more inviting space for employees; and,
WHEREAS, included as part of the City Hall bid are desk upgrades for newly hired staff in
Purchasing, Human Resources, and Public Works; and,
WHEREAS, other projects for upgrades in fimikure purchases, etc., are included for the
Water Plant, Animal Shelter, and Water Meter; and,
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2018, an Invitation to Bid was issued to 13 vendors, and on
February 23, 2018, two bids were received: Storey Kenworthy of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$53,702.91 and All Makes of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of$57,209.28; and,
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the bids and concluded that the apparent low bid from Storey
Kenworthy is acceptable and meets the needs of each project for furniture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Armes, Iowa,
that award of contract for purchase and installation of fimikure for City Hall, the Water Plant, the
Animal Shelter, and Water Meter to Storey Kenworthy of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$53,702.91
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 6t' day of March, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 6t" day of March, 2018.