HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Year 2 of Lime Sludge Disposal Contract RESOLUTION NO. 14-362
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL (YEAR 2)
FOR FY 2014/15 LIME SLUDGE DISPOSAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City's Water Treatment Plant is a conventional lime-softening facility,and
the plant generates approximately 22,000 wet tons of lime sludge,a by-product of the lime softening
process, each year; and,
WHEREAS, the lime sludge consists primarily of calcium carbonate and magnesium
hydroxide and is de-watered and stored in lagoons prior to disposal on agricultural ground as a soil
conditioner; and,
WHEREAS,to continue to have adequate storage for the lime sludge,the lime sludge must
be cleaned out of the lagoons annually; and,
WHEREAS,on May 28,2013,the City Council awarded a contract to Wulfekuhle Injection
and Pumping, Inc., of New Vienna, Iowa, for the removal and disposal of lime sludge; and,
WHEREAS,the contract agreement calls for the removal of 28,000 wet tons of lime at a unit
cost of$10.99 per wet ton, four dust control applications at$500 per application, and mobilization
charges totaling $6,500 for a total contract price of$316,220; and,
WHEREAS, the contract is renewable annually for a total of five years, dependent on
successful performance by the contractor each year,and the contract unit prices bid are fixed for the
entire five-year agreement; and,
WHEREAS,work performed by the contractor is being completed to staff s satisfaction and
in accordance with the contract requirements, and the FY 2014/15 operating budget includes
$316,220 for this work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 2014/15 (Year 2)Lime Sludge Disposal contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping,
Inc., of New Vienna, Iowa, in the amount of$316,220 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24t" day of June, 2014.
L� Allow
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 24t' day of June, 2014.