HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewing Contract for 2000/01 Pebble Lime Requirements for Water Treatment RESOLUTION NO. 00-170
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
WITH LINWOOD MINING AND MINERALS CORPORATION
OF DAVENPORT,IOWA, FOR
2000/01 PEBBLE LIME REQUIREMENTS FOR
WATER TREATMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on May 11, 1999, the City Council awarded a contract to Linwood Mining&
Minerals Corporation of Davenport, Iowa, for the 1999/2000 requirements for pebble lime; and,
WHEREAS, this material is used at the City Water Treatment Plant for removing minerals
in the treatment process; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2000, thru June 30, 2001, is a renewal option subject
to approval by Council; and,
WHEREAS,the base bid of$62/ton is for material with an available calcium oxide content
of 92%; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the lime is $180,000/year, based on an estimated
quantity of 2,900 tons, and this amount is included in the $265,000 approved in the 2000/01
operating budget for water treatment chemicals and laboratory supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with Linwood Mining&Minerals Corporation of Davenport,Iowa, in
the base bid amount of$62.00/ton with an estimated cost of$180,000 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, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of April, 2000.