HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for replacement coal drops for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 06-386
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT COAL DROPS
FOR CONVEYOR SYSTEM AT AMES POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Electric Services Department budget includes $161,300 to rebuild coal conveyor
drops 1, 2, 4, and 5, and these drops are transition points in the coal conveyor system where the coal is
transferred from one belt to another; and,
WHEREAS,the current coal conveyors were first installed in 1967 and 1968,and the coal drops are
now showing age and wear; and,
WHEREAS,after 40 years,these junctions need to be replaced as part ofthe normal maintenance;and,
WHEREAS,the purchasing policy requires formal bids for equipment and services costing more than
$50,000; and,
WHEREAS,based on information received,Electric Production staff seeks to have the formal bidding
requirement waived and award a contract to Martin Engineering of Neponset, Illinois,to perform this work;
and,
WHEREAS,the Power Plant already has new Martin Engineering sealing equipment installed on drops
5-7 and 7-8 and would like to continue using this company in order to prevent multiple parts and inventory
items; and,
WHEREAS,Martin Engineering is the actual manufacturer and has supplied excellent equipment and
services on City of Ames contracts in the past; and,
WHEREAS, Martin Engineering has submitted an informal proposal for this work in the amount of
$161,300; and,
WHEREAS, another firm was contacted and its representative indicated it could not do the work.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that formal
bidding requirements are hereby waived, and a contract is awarded to Martin Engineering of Neponset,
Illinois, for replacement of coal drops 1, 2, 4, and 5 in the amount of$161,300.00.
ADOPTED THIS 26t'day of September, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayo
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Hamilton, Mahayni,Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of September, 2006.