HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Formal Bidding Procedures and Authorizing Contract for the Purchase of Waterlances RESOLUTION NO. 99-199
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FORMAL
BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF WATERLANCES FROM DIAMOND POWER SPECIALTY COMPANY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes a CIP project to install waterlances on Boiler#7 to
clean reflective ash buildup from the furnace walls in the amount of$96,700; and,
WHEREAS, Diamond Power Specialty Company is the sole supplier of waterlance
equipment that is compatible with the sootblower system on Boiler#8; and,
WHEREAS,an original purchase order for an amount under$50,000 was previously issued
to Diamond Power; and,
WHEREAS,additional equipment and services are needed,and the project cost will exceed
the $50,000 threshold for City Council approval; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council waive formal bidding procedures and
authorize the total purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
that the waiver of formal bidding procedures is hereby approved and authority given to enter into a
contract for the purchase of waterlances from Diamond Power Specialty Company.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of June, 1999.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Campbell
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Parks
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of June, 1999.