HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for Unit Nos. 7 & 8 Cooling Tower Repairs RESOLUTION NO. 10-321
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
UNIT NOS. 7 AND 8 COOLING TOWER REPAIRS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the main Power Plant cooling towers are in need of repair and replacement of
the internal and structural components; and,
WHEREAS, these towers have deteriorated from erosion and decay from near continuous
operation, and they are used to cool the water that condenses the steam into water after power is
generated in the steam turbine; and,
WHEREAS,the project is crucial because the Power Plant turbines can not operate without
functioning cooling towers,and deficient cooling tower operation directly affects power production
and lowers plant operating efficiency; and,
WHEREAS,the scope of this work requires an engineering firm to provide detailed technical
specifications and detailed engineer's estimates, a potential bidders list for all major equipment
purchases,bid evaluations assistance,post contract award administration of the contract, and field
management of the contract and contractor during periods of field work; and,
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2010, bid documents were issued to eight firms for engineering
services proposals, and seven firms submitted competitive proposals; and,
WHEREAS, these proposals were evaluated, and staff recommends that an agreement be
awarded to Brown Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed
$49,600.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Architectural/Engineering Services Agreement with Brown Engineering Company of Des
Moines,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$49,600.00 for Unit Nos. 7 and 8 Cooling Tower Repairs
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13'h day of July, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman, Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13t'day of July, 2010.