HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contact for Fiber, Security, and Sound for the Steven L. Schainker Plaza RESOLUTION NO. 23-072
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FIBER, SECURITY,
AND SOUND FOR THE STEVEN L. SCHAINKER PLAZA
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, as part of the Steven L. Schainker Plaza, the City was responsible, through a
separate agreement, for the installation of fiber from City Hall to the Plaza building, security
cameras and access control, and a sound system. The contractor is responsible for running the
conduit and preparing the doors for these installations; and,
WHEREAS, an invitation to bid was issued that included a base bid for the fiber and the
security cameras. The cameras were required to have coverage of all sides of the building and
views of the ice loop and aquatic features. The cameras were also required to be compatible with
the City's overall camera system; and,
WHEREAS,three alternatives were bid in addition to the base bid. The first was for access
control on all the doors. The access control will allow for scheduling of the bathrooms and will be
integrated into the City Hall and Fire Station systems. The second alternative was for the
installation of a sound system. This will allow staff at the building to play music and make
announcements if needed.The third alternative was for the addition of an access control card reader
for the garage door; and,
WHEREAS, After discussions with City staff, it was decided that the alternative for the
garage door access control was not needed, but that the other two alternatives were acceptable.
Therefore, Communication Innovators, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa is the low bidder in the total amount
of$51,696. Funding for this project will come from the Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment
budget for the Plaza project, which contains $210,000. The remaining funds will be used for
outdoor furniture and other items.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that awarding contract for the base bid components plus Bid Alternate#1 and Bid Alternate#2 for
the Fiber, Security, and Sound Project for the Steven L. Schainker Plaza to Communication
Innovators, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa in the amount of$51,696 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of February, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of February, 2023.