HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract and Bond for Construction of Baker Subdivision Geothermal Well Installation RESOLUTION NO. 21-091
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
BAKER SUBDIVISION GEOTHERMAL WELL INSTALLATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore determined it advisable and necessary that certain
improvements be constructed in the City of Ames,Iowa,such project having been designated as the Baker
Subdivision Geothermal Well Installation; and,pursuant to notice and hearing,bids were received on the
27th day of January, 2021, as called for in the detailed plans and specifications as prepared by the Electric
Services Department and filed with the City Clerk on the 7th day of December, 2020; and,
WHEREAS,this Council has heretofore determined that the bid of Thorpe Water Development Co.,
of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $235,835 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) is the lowest and best bid
submitted for the construction of said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Contract in the form provided in said plans and specifications has been executed
by said contractor, and satisfactory performance bond has been filed by said contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, as
follows:
Section 1. The Contract between the City of Ames,Iowa,and Thorpe Water Development Co.,of
Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $235,835 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) dated the 9' day of
February, 2021, for the Baker Subdivision Geothermal Well Installation as provided for in the
detailed plans and specifications referred to in the preamble hereof, and the performance bond of
the said contractor with United Fire&Casualty Company,of Cedar Rapids,Iowa,as surety thereon,
in the amount of$235,835 filed in connection therewith,be and the same are hereby approved.
Section 2. All resolutions or order or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extend of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of February, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23'day of February, 2021.