HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures for Competitive Bidding Requirements and Awarding Single Source Procurement for Inis Grove Park Restroom Repair RESOLUTION NO. 23-131
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AWARDING SINGLE SOURCE
PROCUREMENT FOR THE INIS GROVE PARK RESTROOM REPAIR PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in July 2022, a portion of the Inis Grove Park Restroom located adjacent Duff
Ave., caught on fire, resulting in approximately $145,000 worth of damage. The cause of the fire
was a garbage can fire adjacent the structure. It was determined by fire investigators that the fire
in the garbage can was intentionally set by individuals that had started two other fires in the park;
and,
WHEREAS, the restroom was renovated and opened to the public in the summer of 2020.
Staff contacted representatives from HPC,L.L.C.,who completed the 2020 renovation,to provide
a proposal to repair the fire damage. The proposal to repair the damage was estimated at$145,000
and was presented to the insurance company that represents the City; and,
WHEREAS, the restroom at Inis Grove Park is a crucial amenity to park users as well as
many others.With the warmer temperatures approaching it is imperative to limit any further delays
in repairing the restroom to get back normal service levels for the park. Since HPC L.L.C.,
completed the restroom renovation, they have the necessary information, expertise, and material
contacts to complete the repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiving the purchasing policies and procedures for competitive bidding requirements and
awarding single source procurement for the Inis Grove Park Restroom Repair Project is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of March, 2023.
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Renee kall, 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 March, 2023.