HomeMy WebLinkAboutA019 - Resolution awarding a contract to RESCO of Ankeny, IA, for the purchase of shims, brackets, and steel light poles for Electric Services in the amount of $56,743.11ITEM #:23
DATE:08-12-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT STEEL LIGHT POLE AND MATERIALS
PURCHASE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract is for the purchase of steel light pole components necessary to meet the
anticipated needs of the City's electric distribution system. These poles and materials
are kept on hand to ensure availability, enabling staff to quickly make repairs and
maintain or restore utility services.
Staff issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the restocking of steel light poles. On July 22,
2025, bids were received as follows:
RESPONDING
SUPPLIER
LINE 1
SHIMS
LINE 2
BRACKETS
LINE 3
POLES
RESPONSE TOTAL
(inclusive of tax)
RESCO of Ankeny, IA $374.50 $2,646.91 $53,724.70 $ 56,746.11
Fletcher Reinhardt
Company of Cedar
Rapids, IA
$353.10 $2,703.89 $54,297.15 $ 57,405.50
Border States of Ames,
IA $347.75 $2,755.25 $54,570.00 $ 57,638.76
WESCO Distribution of
Des Moines, IA $363.80 $2,856.90 $54,587.12 $ 57,790.70
Power Line Supply of
Williamsburg, IA NO BID $3,343.75 NO BID $ 3,343.75 (BID LINE 2
ONLY)
Electric Distribution Material Bids are evaluated to purchase components at the best
price available. Staff determined the lowest responsive, responsible bid for all
components from RESCO of Ankeny, IA in the amount of $56,746.11 to be acceptable.
There is no budgeted amount for this purchase. The materials will be placed into inventory,
where it will be charged to each specific project as the material is put into service.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award the contract to RESCO of Ankeny, Iowa, for the purchase of shims, brackets, and
steel light poles for Electric Services in the amount of $56,746.11.
2. Direct staff to award the contract to another bidder.
3. Reject the bids.
1
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
These light poles and components are necessary to meet the anticipated needs of the
City's electric distribution system and are kept on hand to ensure availability, enabling
staff to quickly make repairs and maintain or restore utility services. Alternative 1
provides the necessary components at the best price. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
2