HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - awarding contract Ziegler Caterpillar, $10,000 per month for 5 months, $400 each way transport fees, for one motor grader 2022-2023 snow season RESOLUTION NO. 22-511
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO
ZIEGLER CATERPILLAR OF MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA
FOR ONE MOTOR GRADER DURING THE 2022-2023 SNOW SEASON
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, each year,Public Works Operations Division rents a motor grader to perform
snow removal on the City's main roadways. This equipment is critical to maintaining traffic flow
in Ames during the winter months. The motor grader rental is included in the department's FY
2022/23 budget. Bids were solicited for a five-month rental of one motor grader for November 1,
2022, through March 31, 2023, with an option to rent for a sixth months; and,
WHEREAS, only one bid was received for this equipment rental, from Ziegler Caterpillar;
and,
WHEREAS, Ziegler Caterpillar's monthly rental bid of $10,000/month for up to six
months and$400 each way transport fees for one motor grader during the FY 2022/23 snow season
meets the City's specification and is acceptable. Last snow season the cost for the rental was
$43,300. There is $75,000 budgeted for fleet equipment leases in the Snow and Ice Control
Activity to fund the $61,000 lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that awarding contract to Ziegler Caterpillar,Minneapolis, Minnesota, for their monthly rental bid
of$1 0,000/month for five or six months, and $400 each way transport fees, for one motor grader
during the 2022-2023 snow season is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of September, 2022.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of September, 2022.