HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Power Plant Ignitor Oil Study RESOLUTION NO. 10-387
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR POWER PLANT IGNITOR OIL STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,there are upcoming projects affecting Electric Services'boilers located at the Power Plant,and
staff consolidated the required engineering services portions ofthese projects into a single Request for Proposal(RFP);
and,
WHEREAS,a single RFP allows staff to procure these services more efficiently since each project requires
similar qualifications from engineering firms; and,
WHEREAS, the City reserves the option to award the contract in whole or in parts, depending upon the
evaluated scores for each firm on each project listed in the RFP; and,
WHEREAS,on July 7,2010,the RFP was issued to twelve firms,and on July 27,staff received competitive
proposals for engineering services from five firms; and,
WHEREAS,the proposals were sent to an evaluation committee,with members independently evaluating and
scoring all six of the Proposals, and the evaluations were based on price,experience,and qualifications;and,
WHEREAS,Project 2 provides for engineering services for to improve the Ignitor Oil System for long-term
effective and safe operation;and,
WHEREAS, the Electric Services Department desires a more reliable oil supply system and ignitors that
together will provide a more safe and secure system to start up and operate the boilers;and,
WHEREAS,the scope of work requires the engineering firm to complete the study in two phases,with the
first phase requiring a detailed analysis of the Power Plant ignitor oil system from tank-to-boiler with recommended
improvements for both Unit Nos. 7 and 8; and,
WHEREAS,the second phase will require the engineering rim to provide technical specifications, detailed
cost estimate,and a potential bidders list;and,
WHEREAS, based on scores and a unanimous decision by the evaluation team, staff recommends that a
contract be awarded to Burns&McDonnell of Chesterfield,Missouri,in an amount not to exceed$31,023.00.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa,that the engineering
services contract with Burns & McDonnell for the Power Plant Ignitor Oil Study in an amount not to exceed
$31,023.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24t'day of August,2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis,Goodman,Mahayni,Larson,Orazem,Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24"' day of August,2010.