HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving contract and bond for 161 kV Transmission Line Reconstruction (I35 & 290th St) with Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, NERESOLUTION NO. 26-669
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR
161 KV TRANSMISSION LINE RECONSTRUCTION (I35 & 290TH ST)
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 161 kV Transmission Line Reconstruction (I35 &
290th St); and, pursuant to notice and hearing, bids were received on the 9th day of
September, 2026, as called for in the detailed plans and specifications as prepared by
Electric Services Department and filed with the City Clerk on the 10th day of August, 2026;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that the bid of Watts
Electric Company, of Waverly, NE, in the amount of $753,839.37 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 $753,839.37 dated the 22nd day of
September, 2026, for the 161 kV Transmission Line Reconstruction (I35 & 290th
St) 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 $753,839.37
filed in connection therewith, be and the same are hereby approved.
Section Two. All resolutions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, 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 27th day of October, 2026.