HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of upgrade equipment for coal feeders RESOLUTION NO. 05-044
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF UPGRADE EQUIPMENT FOR
TWO COAL FEEDERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this year's budget includes$63,000 to upgrade two coal feeders on boiler no. 8;
and,
WHEREAS, the feeders were installed in 1982 with mechanical weighing devices; and,
WHEREAS, the upgrade will convert the feeders to a current state-of-the-art electronic
system which is more accurate and reliable; and,
WHEREAS, the coal feeder upgrade is only available from the original equipment
manufacturer, Stock Equipment Company; and,
WHEREAS, the price quoted for the two feeder upgrades is $62,649.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that formal bidding procedures are hereby waived,and purchase of upgrade equipment for two coal
feeders from Stock Equipment Company in the amount of$62,649.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 81h day of February, 2005.
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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 February, 2005.