HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Power Plant Breaker and Relay Maintenance RESOLUTION NO. 14-259
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
POWER PLANT BREAKER AND RELAY MAINTENANCE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Electric Services' two coal-fired, high-pressure steam turbine electric generating units
within the Power Plant are referred to as Unit Nos. 7 and 8, and these units require regular, professional
maintenance and repair; and,
WHEREAS,this consists of emergency service,as well as regularly planned repairs and services during
scheduled outages; and,
WHEREAS,it is not possible for staff to adequately maintain this electrical equipment due to manpower
constraints and the specialized nature of the work; and,
WHEREAS,rather than bid and get prices for this work multiple times per year with the inconsistency
of work and quality as different vendors participate, it was recommended that this work be outsourced on an
annual renewable contract basis; and,
WHEREAS,this process reduces the City's exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability
for labor,travel,and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage; and,
WHEREAS, on January 24,2012,the City Council awarded a contract to Tri-City Electric Company
of Iowa,of Davenport, Iowa,for Power Plant Breaker and Relay Maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, the contract has the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four
additional years,and this is the third renewal option; and,
WHEREAS,this includes a rate provision which increases rates at fixed percentages above the previous
fiscal year contracted rates at the time of renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2014/15 operating budget includes $180,000 for relay and breaker
maintenance, and actual payments will be calculated on unit prices bid and actual work performed,up to the
available budget amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, of Davenport, Iowa, for Power Plant Breaker and
Relay Maintenance for the period of July 1,2014,through June 30,2015,in an amount not to exceed$180,000,
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13t" day of May, 2014.
11 & 400,v
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of May, 2014.