HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Water Plant Pebble Lime Requirements RESOLUTION NO. 10-218
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT PEBBLE LIME REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the contract is for the purchase of pebble lime for use at the Water Treatment
Plant for removing minerals in the treatment process; and,
WHEREAS, the 2010/11 operating budget of$496,480 for water treatment chemicals and
laboratory supplies includes $382,800 for pebble lime; and,
WHEREAS,bids were originally received in May 2009,and those bids included an optional
contract extension for the period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, acquiring an adequate supply of pebble lime is essential for the established
water softening process at the City's Water Treatment Plant, and staff believes that the contract
awarded in FY 2009/10 to Western Lime Corporation of West Bend, Wisconsin, continues to be
competitive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal for Water Treatment Plant Pebble Lime Requirements with Western Lime
Corporation of West Bend, Wisconsin, for FY 2010/11 in the amount of$132.00 per ton(with an
estimated total cost of$382,800) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25tt' day of May, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25t1i day of May, 2010.