HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment services RESOLUTION NO. 08-016
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
BOILER AND COOLING TOWER CHEMICAL TREATMENT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,chemicals and services are necessary for the treatment of the boilers,cooling tower,coal
yard, and ash ponds, and these chemicals and services provided under this contract are essential for the
operation of the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2007, staff received sealed proposals from three firms,with the scope
of work including the supply of chemicals to the Power Plant, technical expertise in boiler chemistry and
analysis,the ability to train Power Plant staff in maintaining the system, and detailed monitoring and analysis
of the boilers to ensure they are safeguarded against damage; and,
WHEREAS,on October 23,2007,the Council awarded a contract to GE Water&Process Technologies
of Omaha,Nebraska, for work on this contract in the maximum amount of$184,256.34 based on product and
services actually used; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on November 7, 2007, Council directed staff to explore the cost
effectiveness of requiring coverage for all incidental and consequential damages without caps; and,
WHEREAS,the changes proposed by GE Water&Process Technologies will eliminate the possibility
of this type of coverage in this instance, and the company has indicated that it would be liable and would be
exposed to all payments under such an agreement; and,
WHEREAS, staff entered into lengthy negotiations with GE Water & Process Technologies in an
attempt to secure terms as directed by the City Council,however, during this time frame,the Power Plant has
been uncovered by contract protection and has been buying chemicals on an as-needed basis; and,
WHEREAS,based on negotiations, GE has proposed final terms regarding the limitation on liability,
and both the City Attorney and Risk Manager have reviewed the language,and have approved it to be presented
to the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that award
of contract to GE Water&Process Technologies of Omaha,Nebraska, for boiler and cooling tower treatment
services from November 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, based on unit prices in a maximum amount of
$184,256.34,based on actual products and services used, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of January, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81h day of January, 2008.