HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Power Plant dump grates RESOLUTION NO. 10-466
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
POWER PLANT DUMP GRATES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is burned on cast stainless steel dump grates, and the
are specially made with slots to allow more air through the grates for better combustion and grate
cooling; and,
WHEREAS, there are a total of 98 grates in Unit No. 8 boiler, and current conditions indicate
that numerous grates have less than six months of useful life remaining; and,
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2010, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to eight firms for
proposals, and staff received competitive bids from three firms; and,
WHEREAS, after evaluation, staff recommends that a contract be awarded to Powerhouse
Technology, Inc., of Farmington,New York, in an amount not to exceed $136,410.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the contract with Powerhouse Technology,Inc.,of Farmington,New York,in an amount not to exceed
$136,410, plus applicable sales taxes, for Unit No. 8 Dump Grates at the Power Plant is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of September, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28'day of September, 2010.