HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Increase in P.O. for boiler tube repair work RESOLUTION NO. 04-245
RESOLUTION APPROVING INCREASE TO
HEARTLAND ENERGY MAINTENANCE FOR BOILER TUBE REPAIR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2004, a boiler tube on the west wall of Unit No. 8 failed forcing
the unit off line for repairs; and,
WHEREAS,the tube failure was due to thin wall thickness caused by external corrosion from
burning Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF); and,
WHEREAS, Purchase Order No. 33518 in the amount of$22,500 was issued to Heartland
Energy Maintenance Company to repair the failed tube on the west wall of the boiler,and while the
repair work proceeded,an additional 22 thin tubes were found on the north and south walls that were
replaced before the boiler was returned to service; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of replacing the 22 additional tubes was $61,164.69 with a total cost
of$89,664.69; and,
WHEREAS, this cost was included in the final amendments to the FY 2003/04 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that an increase in the amount to Purchase Order No. 33518 to $89,664.69 to Heartland Energy
Maintenance Company for boiler tube repair work is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t'day of June, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8"day of June, 2004.