HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Repair of Unit No. 8 Turbine Generator Bearing at Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 08-283
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF
FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING REPAIR
OF UNIT NO. 8 TURBINE GENERATOR BEARING FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on June 18,2008,the Power Plant issued a purchase order to G.E. International,Inc.,of
Omaha,Nebraska,to open and inspect the No. 2 bearing on the Unit No. 8 turbine generator; and,
WHEREAS,the unit had been experiencing elevated temperatures and plant staff had concerns about
imminent failure, and at the same time,Unit No. 8 has been out of service while the forced draft fan is going
through emergency repairs; and,
WHEREAS,upon inspection of the No.2 bearing,G.E. found signs of extremely heavy loading to be
the cause of the high temperature readings,and the bearing showed signs ofbeing at the point ofpossible failure;
and,
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that repairs be made to the bearing while Unit No. 8 is out of
service; and,
WHEREAS, a purchase order was issued for$24,000 to cover the inspection, and a second purchase
order was issued on June 19, 2008, in the amount of$24,824 to cover the repairs; and,
WHEREAS, G.E. International now estimates that labor alone on this repair could be as much as
$40,000; and,
WHEREAS,the combined amount of the inspection and repair may exceed the$50,000 level requiring
Council approval and formal bidding, and staff believes it is best to bring the total repair to the Council's
attention now and to seek authorization to finish the necessary repairs which will need to be made to keep Unit
No. 8 in solid operating parameters; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting authorization not to exceed $75,000 to cover any unforeseen
circumstances in completing this repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
waiver of formal bidding requirements is hereby approved,and a contract is awarded to G.E.International,Inc.,
of Omaha,Nebraska,in an amount not to exceed$75,000(combined inspection and repair),plus applicable sales
taxes and approved travel expenses,based on time and materials,for the repair of Unit No. 8 turbine generator.
ADOPTED THIS 24t'day of June,2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of June, 2008.