HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for MGMC Steam Line Repair Project RESOLUTION NO. 07-372
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
STEAM LINE REPAIR PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this project is for repairs of the system supplying steam from the Power Plant to Mary
Greeley Medical Center(MGMC), and Electric Services currently has a contract to supply steam to MGMC
for numerous uses; and,
WHEREAS,live steam leaks in two underground vaults have caused a shutdown of that system, and,
in addition, steam escaping the vault through the cover is a hazard and the metal manhole covers can become
very hot; and,
WHEREAS,MGMC is currently producing steam at its facilities at a cost penalty of approximately four
times the normal cost of buying steam directly from the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS,even though this underground steam line is near the end of its useful life and a replacement
project for this entire line is underway, these repairs are necessary for the interim; and,
WHEREAS,these repairs are normally accomplished by Power Plantpersonnel and,in accordance with
the supply contract,are reimbursed by MGMC,however,due to ongoing maintenance issues at the Plant, staff
has recommended subcontracting out this work in order to make more efficient use of personnel at the Plant;
and,
WHEREAS,staff has solicited and received written proposals from two firms competent and interested
in the work; and,
WHEREAS, due to time-sensitive issues, City staff, along with MGMC staff, are requesting that the
City Council waive the City's purchasing policies requiring formal competitive bids and award a contract to
The Baker Group of Des Moines, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
waiver of formal bidding requirements and award of contract in the amount of$82,528,plus applicable sales
taxes,to The Baker Group of Des Moines,Iowa,for repairs to the system supplying steam from the Power Plant
to Mary Greeley Medical Center are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of August, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of August, 2007.