HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitor for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 08-362
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PURCHASE OF MERCURY CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITOR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City plans to install a Continuous Emission Monitoring System(CEMS)at
the Power Plant to measure gaseous forms of mercury in the stack gases for Unit 8 Boiler in
accordance with the USEPA Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR); and,
WHEREAS,CAMR is a new rule and requires continuous monitoring of mercury beginning
in January 2009 for boilers that emit more than 29 pounds of mercury annually; and,
WHEREAS, stack testing for Unit 8 in 2007 confirmed that it emits more than 29 pounds
of mercury annually and, thus, will be subject to the CEMS requirement; and,
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2008, competitive, sealed proposals were received from two firms,
and City staff has reviewed these proposals, made site visits, and checked references; and,
WHEREAS, even though Thermo Environmental Instruments, Inc., of Franklin,
Massachusetts,is not the lowest bid, staff has determined that it best meets the needs of the Power
Plant; and,
WHEREAS,in addition to the equipment,there is an option with this bid for installation and
start-up of the analyzer, which staff recommends accepting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract for the Electric Services Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitor to
Thermo Environmental Instruments,Inc.,of Franklin,Massachusetts,in the amount of$235,541.00,
plus applicable sales taxes, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of August, 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 12th day of August, 2008.