HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Replacement Thrust Bearing for Unit No. 8 Turbine RESOLUTION NO. 02-056
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT
THRUST BEARING FOR UNIT NO. 8 TURBINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes$226,000 to replace the thrust bearing on Unit No. 8
turbine; and,
WHEREAS, during the last turbine major inspection, the thrust bearing showed some
excessive wear; and,
WHEREAS, General Electric Company, the original manufacturer of the turbine, has re-
evaluated the thrust bearing design and has recommended replacing the existing bearing with a
modern tilting pad-type bearing; and,
WHEREAS,the cost of this bearing is$77,400,and General Electric is the sole source;and,
WHEREAS,replacement of the bearing will improve reliability of the unit and allow the unit
to be operated at its maximum capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that formal bidding procedures are waived and the purchase of a replacement thrust bearing for Unit
No. 8 from General Electric Company in the amount of$77,400 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of January, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of January, 2002.