HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for the Purchase of Electric Meters in Group 1, 3, and 4 in Accordance with Unit Prices Bid RESOLUTION NO. 21-328
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC
METERS IN GROUPS 1,3,AND 4 IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIT PRICES BID
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this is for the purchase of standard residential single-phase,Automated Meter
Reading(AMR)residential single-phase,AMR poly phase,and AMR programmable demand socket
type electric meters to meet the needs of the Electric Services Department inventory, and,
WHEREAS,because of the variety of equipment required,the bid solicitation was organized
into groups of equipment,allowing the City to purchase each specific type of meter from the vendor
with the best bid; and,
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, City Council awarded groups 1, 3, and 4 to Vision
Metering and groups 2, 5, and 6 to Van Wert Company; and,
WHEREAS, the Contracts include a provision that would allow the City to renew the
Contract for up to two additional one-year terms; and,
WHEREAS,the renewal period is from July 1,2021,through June 30,2022,and both Vision
Metering and Van Wert Company were offering a 0%increase on contract pricing for FY 2021/22;
and,
WHEREAS, the cost of these meters would be paid for from the Electric Tech Services
operating budget, which is $115,662 for FY 2021/22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of Contract for the purchase of electric meters in Groups 1, 3, and 4 with Vision
Metering of York, South Carolina, in accordance with unit prices bid, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of June, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 81h day of June, 2021.