HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Completion of WPC Pump Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 14-507
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF
WPC FACILITY PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009, City Council awarded a contract to Flowserve
Corporation of Taneytown, Maryland, to provide four new vertical turbine pumps to replace the
failing first stage trickling filter pump station pumps at the City's Water Pollution Control (WPC)
Facility; and, the total amount of the contract was $219,492; and,
WHEREAS, the pumps exhibited a number of performance issues upon delivery, and the
City and Flowserve entered into an extended discussion as to the cause and possible remedies;and,
WHEREAS, those discussions culminated in an agreement approved by the Council on
May 13, 2014, whereby Flowserve agreed to 1) accept a reduced purchase price for one pump
performing below the design requirements,2)modify one pump and provide an extended warranty
period, and 3) accept the return of two of the pumps and motors with full credit to the City; and,
WHEREAS, all of the terms of the agreement have been fulfilled by both parties, and no
additional funds are due from either party; therefore, it is appropriate for Council to accept as
complete the contract with Flowserve Corporation .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that completion of the WPC Facility Pump Replacement Project with Flowserve Corporation in the
final amount of$104,258.70 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by:
Seconded by:
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23" day of September, 2014.