HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchase of 2014/15 Pebble Lime for Water Treatment RESOLUTION NO. 14-315
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF PEBBLE LIME FOR WATER TREATMENT
FOR THE WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT,
CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,pebble lime is used in the water treatment process to remove water hardness;
and almost 3,000 tons are used annually,and it is the largest chemical cost for the Water Plant; and,
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2013, bids were received for fiscal year 2014, and Graymont
Western Lime,Inc.,was the successful bidder,with an optional extension for fiscal year 2015;and,
WHEREAS, this current action relates to the optional annual extension period with
Graymont,beginning on July 1, 2014, and continuing through June 30, 2015; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated cost is for an estimated quantity of 2,900 tons per 12-month
period; and,
WHEREAS,the 2014/15 operating budget includes$498,800 for water treatment chemicals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract for the purchase of pebble lime to Graymont Western Lime,Inc.,of West
Bend, Wisconsin, in the amount of$146/ton for FY 2014/15 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of May, 2014.
A.
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.