HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Four 2023 Vermac Solar Powered Mobile Message Boards RESOLUTION NO. 23-340
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FOUR 2023 VERMAC SOLAR
POWERED MOBILE MESSAGE BOARDS FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Public Works Engineering uses several mobile message boards to provide
information to the public traveling in Ames. These message boards are critical to traffic control in
areas of road construction and high traffic flow events like ISU football games. These message
boards use wireless communications to change the messages remotely. Because information can
be quickly updated, they are valuable tools to inform the public of changes to traffic routes or
delays during events and emergencies; and,
WHEREAS, the transition to 4G and 5G cellular communications has made the 3G
modems on the City's current message boards inadequate. Four of these message boards are
scheduled for replacement in FY 2023/24 with message boards containing updated communication
technology. Bids for four new message boards were received; and,
WHEREAS,the low bid from Street Smart Rental, LLC of Columbus,Minnesota, for four
2023 VerMac PCMS-548 Solar Powered Mobile Message Boards is acceptable and meets the
City's required specifications at the lowest price. Delivery of the new message boards will be after
June 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, available funding for this replacement is available in the form of$71,195.80
in replacement funds for the four existing units and$5,500.00 in salvage value of equipment being
replaced, for a total of$75,695 in available funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract to Street Smart Rental, LLC for the purchase of four 2023 VerMac PCMS-
548 Solar Powered Mobile Message Boards in the amount of$69,600 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of June, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of June, 2023.