Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for $100,000 to Stella-Jones, for Wood Transmission & Distribution Poles, for the Power & Light Department.

Recommendations:

Council approval to issue a purchase order.

Background:

Power and Light (IPL) uses wood transmission and distribution poles for transmission lines, which carry higher voltage power between substations, and distribution lines, which distribute lower voltage power to customers.

Stella Jones is a supplier who was awarded a contract based on an invitation to bid in 2021, which was approved by Council.

Approval of this item authorizes the Finance Director to issue change orders up to a total of ten (10) percent of the original authorized amount, so long as appropriations are available.



Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City is $100,000.00. Funding for the Wood Transmission & Distribution Poles is included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget, page 242, account number 6122-5314, Warehouse Inventory, IPL fund 20.



Department:          Power & LightContact Person:          James Nail


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Power and Light DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action: