HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Van Maanen Electric Inc. of Newton, IA, for Fire Alarm Upgrade for the Power Plant in the amount of $359,895RESOLUTION NO. 25-362
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF
CONTRACT AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FIRE ALARM UPGRADE FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, has heretofore approved
plans, specifications, and form of contract for the construction of the Fire Alarm Upgrade
for the Power Plant as described in Resolution No. 25-242 adopted on the 27th day of
May, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, a hearing has been held on objections to the proposed plans,
specifications, and form of contract, and to the cost of the proposed improvement in said
City, and all objections thereto have been overruled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the plans, specifications, and form of contract referred to in the preamble hereof
be and the same are hereby finally approved, and the prior action of the Council approvin g
them is hereby finally confirmed; and,
WHEREAS, the Council did publish a Notice to Bidders for the construction of said
work; and,
WHEREAS, all bids have been received and considered.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, as
follows:
Section One. It is hereby found and determined that the bid of Van Maanen
Electric Inc. of Newton, IA, in the amount of $359,895 is the lowest and best bid
for said work, and the same is hereby accepted.
Section Two. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute
a contract with the said company in accordance with the company’s proposal and
the Notice to Bidders, and in accordance with the plans and specifications
heretofore adopted and approved.
Section Three. All bids or proposals received are hereby directed to be filed.
Section Four. All other bids, other than that accepted, are hereby rejected, and
the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return certified checks or bid bonds
accompanying such unsuccessful bids and take receipts therefore to be filed in the
Clerk’s office.
Section Five. All resolutions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of July, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of July, 2025.