HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving contract renewal & bond for the Electric Distribution Line Clearance program with Wright Tree Services for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027RESOLUTION NO. 26-361
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. Trees are
proactively trimmed to maintain safe clearance from electric lines and are safely removed
in coordination with Electric Services staff in instances where they have fallen onto lines.
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, 2026 through June
30, 2027 is the fourth and final renewal period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the contract renewal with INFOHERE as follows:
Section 1. The Contract between the City of Ames, Iowa, and Wright Tree
Services, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $506,060 dated the 1st day of July,
2026, for the Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program for the one-year period
of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and the performance bond of the said
contractor with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, of St. Paul,
MN, as surety thereon, in the amount of $506,060 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repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 9th day of June, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of June, 2026.