HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract with Black and Veatch for Unit 7 Precipitator Retrofit RESOLUTION NO.00-162
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH
BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH UNIT 7 PRECIPITATOR RETROFIT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes a CIP project for Unit 7 Precipitator Retrofit; and,
WHEREAS,as the AMES' load increases,Unit 7 is operated more and reliable capacity is required to meet
our customers' needs; and,
WHEREAS,neighborhood residents have expressed concerns about the visible emissions from Unit#7 and
particulate matter falling on the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS,this project will address these concerns and improve the reliability of the Unit; and,
WHEREAS,a Request for Qualification was sent to ten engineering consultants; and,
WHEREAS,ten responses were received and evaluated,and three firms were asked to submit a proposal;and,
WHEREAS,the firm of Black and Veatch Corporation located in Kansas City,Missouri,has been selected
as the best qualified firm to supply engineering services for this project based on established selection criteria; and,
WHEREAS,the work is divided into two phases:Phase 1 is for a study to determine the most advantageous
equipment for installation, and Phase 2 is to prepare the specifications for installation of the selected equipment
recommended in Phase 1; and,
WHEREAS,Phase 1 will be provided for a firm lump sum cost of$39,442,and Phase 2 is estimated to cost
$109,939,however,the final amount will be determined following completion of Phase 1.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the Agreement
with Black and Veatch Corporation of Kansas City,Missouri,for Phase 1 in the amount of$39,442 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of April,2000.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell,Cross,Goodhue,Hoffinan,Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of April,2000.