HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for parts for Unit No. 7 Turbine Generator Overhaul Project RESOLUTION NO. 07-154
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PARTS FOR
UNIT NO.7 TURBINE GENERATOR OVERHAUL PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on January 9,2007,the Council awarded a contract to Cotter Turbine Services,LLC,of Big
Lake,Minnesota, for the Unit No. 7 Turbine Generator Overhaul Project; and,
WHEREAS,as part of normal maintenance,this is usually done after 43,800 hours of continuous operation,
or every five years; and,
WHEREAS,this requirement is necessary to replace worn parts and inspect the turbine and generator for
repairs that may be needed to avoid catastrophic failure of equipment; and,
WHEREAS, this overhaul is recommended by boiler and machinery insurance carriers and follows
generally-accepted industry standards; and,
WHEREAS, during this overhaul, staff is looking closely for areas where the power plant can make the
most improvements on the unit efficiency and maintain the reliability of this unit,and several additional parts are
needed to keep Unit No. 7 running; and,
WHEREAS,these parts would be purchased directly from General Electric (GE) Energy Parts, Inc.,the
original equipment manufacturer; and,
WHEREAS,the quotation from GE is on a cost-not-to-exceed basis; and,
WHEREAS, the purchasing policy requires competitive bids for purchases of this amount, and staff
recommends waiving formal bids in order to expedite delivery, assure functionality of the parts since they are
coming from the original equipment manufacturer, and GE quoted the lowest cost compared to several alternate
sources; and,
WHEREAS,payment will be based on unit prices and parts actually purchased not to exceed$87,711.84.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the waiver
of formal bidding procedures is hereby approved,and staff is authorized to purchase replacement parts in an amount
not to exceed$87,711.84,plus applicable taxes,from General Electric Energy Parts,Inc.,of Omaha,Nebraska,for
the Unit No. 7 Turbine Generator Overhaul Project.
ADOPTED THIS 27t'day of March,2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27"'day of March, 2007.