HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase for turbine and generator spare parts RESOLUTION NO. 06-220
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE ORDER FOR
TURBINE AND GENERATOR SPARE PARTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the project to install a 20MW Combustion Turbine Generator at the existing
combustion turbine generator site located at Dayton Avenue and Pullman Street has been completed;
and,
WHEREAS, the new unit was placed in service in June 2005, and the budgeted cost of the
project is $16,764,000; and,
WHEREAS, it is critical that this unit be operational during peak load times and that repairs
be made as quickly as possible, should something fail; and,
WHEREAS, because some replacement parts have a long delivery lead time, it is a good
practice to stock critical spare parts; and,
WHEREAS, bids were received on March 16, 2006, for critical spare parts, and staff is
recommending the purchase of needed parts from G.E. Packaged Power, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, staff further recommends that a purchase order in the amount of$76,774.00 to
G.E. Packaged Power, Inc.,be issued for these spare parts.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the issuance of a purchase order to G.E.Packaged Power,Inc.,in the amount of$76,774.00 for critical
turbine and generator spare parts is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of June, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue, Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of June, 2006.