08/26/2014 Resolutions 2014-243 RESOLUTION 2014-243
WHEREAS,IES Commercial,Inc.,of Holdrege,Nebraska was awarded the contract
for Installation of 72/48 Fiber OPGW Shield Wire,at the September 24,2013 City Council meeting;
and
WHEREAS,during installation of the OPGW cable,it was determined that instead of
removing the existing shield wire and replacing it with the new OPGW, it would be beneficial to
utilize both sets of conductors; and
WHEREAS,this change would provide additional system protection, and a quicker
and cleaner installation; thereby insuring a safer work environment, and less chance of power
outages during and following the reconstruction; and
WHEREAS,the Utilities Department entered into negotiations with IES to reduce the
project's original contract amount; and
WHEAREAS,Change Order#1 was prepared for a contract adjustment of a decrease
in the amount of$34,000.00, resulting in a final contract amount of$273,117.00.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that Change Order#1 with IES Commercial,Inc.,
of Holdrege, Nebraska, resulting in a decreased cost of$34,000.00, for a final contract price of
$273,117.00, is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 26, 2014.
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Jay ` avricek, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0
August 25,2014 A CI 'orney