HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Concrete Acid Foundation and Containment Structure RESOLUTION NO. 14-310
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE ACID FOUNDATION
AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE AT POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this project is for removing and disposing of an existing,deteriorated concrete
foundation and containment structure at the Power Plant, and for the installation of a new tank
concrete foundation and containment structure; and,
WHEREAS,this containment is around and under a steel tank that holds 98%sulfuric acid,
and it is in place to contain the acid in case of a tank rupture, as well as to catch any leaks and drips
from the tank piping and fill systems; and,
WHEREAS, the current containment is in poor condition and needs to be replaced; and,
WHEREAS, this portion of the project is to hire a contractor to remove and dispose of the
existing deteriorated concrete foundation and containment structure, and to install an in-kind new
tank concrete foundation and containment structure; and,
WHEREAS, bid documents were issued to 23 potential bidders, and one bid was received
on May 14, 2014, from Larson Contracting Central, LLC, of Lake Mills, Iowa, in the amount of
$30,329; and,
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the bid and concluded that it was acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with Larson Contracting Central, LLC, of Lake Mills, Iowa, in an amount not to
exceed $30,329 (inclusive of applicable Iowa sales tax) for the Concrete Acid Foundation and
Containment Structure at the Power Plant is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of May, 2014.
AVW
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of May, 2014.