HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for the Purchase of Electric Services Aluminum Cable RESOLUTION NO. 20-479
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ELECTRIC SERVICES ALUMINUM CABLE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the purchase of 30,000 feet of 15kV 1/0 stranded aluminum cable was needed
to replenish the inventory for the Electric Services Department; and,
WHEREAS, cable of this type is kept on hand in order to ensure availability for the needs
of the Department,and typically,the cable is used to provide service for commercial and residential
applications and is necessary to meet the anticipated needs of the Electric Services Department for
new construction and maintenance projects; and,
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2020, an Invitation to Bid was issued to 59 vendors; and,
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2020,three bids were received,and staff reviewed the bids and
concluded that the apparent low bid in the amount of$80,892 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) was
submitted by WESCO Distribution, of Des Moines, Iowa,was acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract to WESCO Distribution,of Des Moines,Iowa,for the purchase of Electric Services
aluminum cable in accordance with the bid in the amount of$80,892 (inclusive of sales tax), is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of September, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of September, 2020.