HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Unit No. 7 Precipitator Work, Phase 2 RESOLUTION NO. 01-071
RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONTRACT FOR UNIT NO. 7 PRECIPITATOR WORK
FOR THE ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes a CIP project for Unit No. 7 Precipitator Retrofit; and,
WHEREAS, as the electric system load increases, Unit No. 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 No. 7 and particulate matter falling on the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS,this CIP project will address these concerns and improve the reliability of the unit;
and,
WHEREAS,at its April 25,2000,meeting,Council approved an Engineering Services Agreement
with Black and Veatch Corporation to supply engineering services for this project; and,
WHEREAS, the project is divided into two phases, and Phase 1, a study to determine the most
advantageous equipment for installation,has been completed; and,
WHEREAS,Black and Veatch has prepared a scope of services for Phase 2 of this project and will
provide those services for a firm lump sum price of$415,000; and,
WHEREAS, Electric Services staff has reviewed the scope of services proposed by Black and
Veatch for Phase 2 and found them to be acceptable.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the
contract with Black and Veatch Corporation in the amount of$415,000 for Phase 2 Scope of Services and
Compensation is hereby approved as attached hereto.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of February,2001.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffinan
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,Hoffinan, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of February,2001.