HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 24-206
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL AND BOND FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Electric Services Line Clearance Program addresses the tree trimming and
removal necessary to provide reliable and safe electrical service. On June 14, 2022, City Council
awarded a contract to Wright Tree Service,Des Moines,IA, for these tree trimming services. This
contract contained the option to renew the contract for four additional one year periods. The period
from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is the second renewal period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Wright Tree Services of Des Moines, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. The Contract between the City of Ames, Iowa, and Wright Tree Services, of
Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of$407,933.56 dated the I' day of July, 2024, for the
Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program as provided for in the detailed plans and
specifications referred to in the preamble hereof, and the performance bond of the said
contractor with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, of St. Paul,
Minnesota, as surety thereon, in the amount of$407,933.56 filed in connection therewith,
be and the same are hereby approved.
Section 2. All resolutions or order or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2024.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 23rd day of April, 2024.