HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Electric Services Diesel Fuel Supply RESOLUTION NO. 12-297
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF
ELECTRIC SERVICES DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY CONTRACT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this contract is for the purchase of low sulfur diesel fuel for Electric Services;
and,
WHEREAS,on May 5,2011,staffreceived competitive sealed proposals from five firms for
FY 2012/13, with the option of four one-year renewals; and,
WHEREAS, the scope of work for this contract includes supplying fuel to the Power Plant
as needed; and,
WHEREAS,the goal of the contract is to create efficiency and flexibility in the purchase of
a valuable commodity, ensuring that the City is able to use opportunity purchasing and to lock in
performance criteria for the vendors; and,
WHEREAS,on June 14,2011,the Council awarded a contract to Diamond Oil Company of
Des Moines, Iowa,to supply diesel fuel under this contract in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000
through June 30, 2012; and,
WHEREAS,the approved FY 2012/13 operating budget includes$1,050,000 for anticipated
volumes of this fuel purchase; and,
WHEREAS, staff is recommending renewal of this contract for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines,Iowa,to supply diesel fuel
to the City's Power Plant in an amount not to exceed$1,050,000 for the period from July 1, 2012,
through June 30, 2013, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`h day of June, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12'h day of June, 2012.