HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Contract for Purchase and Installation of Furniture for City Hall, Water Plant, Animal Shelter, and Water Meter Division RESOLUTION NO. 20-050
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FURNITURE FOR CITY HALL,WATER PLANT, ANIMAL SHELTER,
AND WATER METER DIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, multiple departments planned various projects to replace outdated and
inefficient office workspaces and a number of the departments looked to increase efficiency and
health benefit with sit-to-stand options; and,
WHEREAS,based on the quantity of office furniture needed to furnish these locations,the
City was able to realize cost savings for furniture needs through volume discounts; and,
WHEREAS,City Hall departments requesting furniture include Finance Customer Service,
Public Works Engineering, Police Administration, and Human Resources; and,
WHEREAS, Customer Service is replacing two workstations for Meter Readers; Public
Works Engineering is replacing five workstations and adding sit-to-stand functions; Police
Administration is replacing one workstation and adding a sit-to-stand function; and Human
Resources is modifying one workstation to add a sit-and-stand function; and,
WHEREAS,all of the office spaces in the Water Pollution Control Plant are being replaced
with new equipment due to the office furniture being over 30 years old and in need of replacement;
this includes furniture in the waiting area,reception area,Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent,
Engineer, and the Maintenance Offices; and,
WHEREAS,departments included in the City Maintenance Facility are Public Works Traffic
Signal and Sign Shop, and Fleet Services; Public Works Traffic Signal is replacing four
workstations, replacing a conference room table and chairs, and adding storage cabinets; Public
Works Traffic Sign is replacing two workstations; and Fleet Services is replacing one workstation
and adding the sit-to-stand function; and,
WHEREAS,other items include tables and a cabinet for the Water Plant and four task chairs
for the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, on December 9,2019,an Invitation to Bid(ITB)was issued to 11 vendors and
on January 7, 2020, two bids were received; and,
WHEREAS, Staff reviewed the bids and concluded that the apparent low bid from Storey
Kenworthy, Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$84,102.37 is acceptable and meets the needs of each
project for furniture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract to purchase and installation of furniture for various locations in City Hall, Water
Pollution Control, and City Maintenance Facility to Storey Kenworthy, Ames, Iowa in the amount
of$84,102.37 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of January, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t'day of January, 2020.