HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving contract and bond for the 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow Substation to Ames Plan SubstationRESOLUTION NO. 26-442
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
69KV TRANSMISSION LINE RECONSTRUCTION
FROM TOP O HOLLOW SUBSTATION TO AMES PLANT SUBSTATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore determined it advisable and
necessary that certain improvements be constructed in the City of Ames, Iowa, such
project having been designated as the 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top
O Hollow Substation to Ames Plant Substation; and, pursuant to notice and hearing, bids
were received on the 27th day of May, 2026, as called for in the detailed plans and
specifications as prepared by the Electric Services Department and filed with the City
Clerk on the 24th day of April, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that the bid of Watts
Electric Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of $3,356,570.41 is the lowest and best
bid submitted for the construction of said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Contract in the form provided in said plans and specifications has
been executed by said contractor, and satisfactory performance bond has been filed by
said contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, as follows:
Section One. The Contract between the City of Ames, Iowa, and Watts Electric
Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of $3,356,570.41 dated the 9th day of
June, 2026, for the 69kV Transmission Line Reconstruction from Top O Hollow
Substation to Ames Plant Substation as provided for in the detailed plans and
specifications referred to in the preamble hereof, and the performance bond of the
said contractor with Universal Surety Company, of Lincoln, NE, as surety thereon,
in the amount of $3,356.570.41 filed in connection therewith, be and the same are
hereby approved.
Section Two. All resolutions or order or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of July, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of July, 2026.