HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Extension of contract for Chemical Treatment Services RESOLUTION NO. 07-311
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR
CHEMICAL TREATMENT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on March 8,2005,the council awarded a contract for Power Plant boiler and cooling tower water
treatment services to Nalco Company of Peoria,Illinois,and the contract was for a one-year period with four one-year
extension options; and,
WHEREAS,under this contract,Nalco Company provided the chemicals and services(including technical
expertise to gather facts,develop alternatives,recommend alternatives,and implement plans) for chemical treatment
for the boilers, cooling tower,Mary Greeley Medical Center evaporator, and ash ponds; and,
WHEREAS,Electric Department staff believes that the size and scope of this contract have grown to levels
necessitating a revision of the scope of work, and that it is in the City's best interest to send out for new competitive
bids for the services and supplies provided by this contract; and,
WHEREAS, due to greater load requirements, the dollar amount of this contract has grown to substantial
levels; and,
WHEREAS,staffis currently drafting new requirements for this work,but due to the recent major maintenance
issues being addressed at the Power Plant,staff has not had adequate time and resources to devote to this contract;and,
WHEREAS, therefore, staff is recommending that the council approve renewal of the contract to Nalco
Company for materials and services furnished under this contract from July 1,2007,through October 31,2007;and,
WHEREAS,during this time,essential materials and services will continue to be provided for the operation
of the Power Plant, and staff will have the opportunity to finish the technical specifications of the new contract and
proceed with the competitive bidding process; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed renewal of contract with Nalco Company would continue the existing level of
service through October 31, 2007,with the possibility of renewing again through the end of the fiscal year June 30,
2008, in case of an unforeseen event that might prevent staff from completing the bidding process.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that the renewal
of the contract with Nalco Company of Peoria,Illinois,for boiler and cooling tower treatment services for the period
of July 1,2007,through October 31,2007,in an amount not to exceed$100,000 is hereby approved,with the option
of renewing the contract through June 30, 2008.
ADOPTED THIS 26'day of June, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson,Mahayni, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Popken
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26`h day of June,2007.