HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Repair Services RESOLUTION NO. 12-346
RESOLUTION APPROVING POWER PLANT BOILER MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility has two coal-fired, high-pressure steam generation units
within the City's Power Plant,and these units require regular,professional maintenance and repair;
and,
WHEREAS, the repair of the boilers on these generation units requires professional trade
crafts, such as boilermakers, steam/pipe fitters, and millwrights; and,
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2008, the City Council awarded the current contract to Plibrico
Company,LLC,of Omaha,Nebraska,for boiler repair and maintenance to be furnished as requested
during 2008/09; and,
WHEREAS,that contract included four optional twelve-month renewal periods, and this is
the fourth renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed 2012/13 contract renewal with Plibrico includes labor rate
increases, and the approved Power Plant operating budget includes $475,000 for this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Plibrico Company, LLC, of Omaha, Nebraska, for the boiler
maintenance and repair services from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in an amount not to
exceed $475,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of June, 2012.
.4b� l�K1s
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June, 2012.