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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Asbestos Maintenance Services for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 15-333 RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR POWER PLANT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, this contract involves the removal and proper disposal of asbestos insulation at the City's Power Plant, including Units 5 and 6 (both retired) and operating Units 7 and 8; and, WHEREAS, the two retired units and Unit 7 are primarily insulated with asbestos type insulation,and Unit 8 is considered"asbestos free," excluding some gasket material and steam pipe insulation around the turbine; and, WHEREAS,in addition,there is other equipment and piping located in the Power Plant that has been insulated with asbestos type insulation; and, WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014,the City Council awarded a contract to ESA, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, for this asbestos maintenance services contract; and, WHEREAS, these services were to be furnished as requested from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015, in an amount not-to-exceed$75,000; and, WHEREAS, this contract included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years. Staff recommends renewing the agreement for FY 2015/16; and, WHEREAS, staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract, basis; and, WHEREAS,the approved FY2015/16 Power Plant operating budget includes$150,000 for asbestos removal; and, WHEREAS, the anticipated expenditures for this service are expected to increase from $75,000 per year to$150,000 per year because there will be increased abatement in the Power Plant for the removal of floor tile and piping as well as for cooling tower demolition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the contract renewal with ESA, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, for Asbestos Maintenance Services from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 26th day of May, 2015. . [xad. Awe, c. �s .. 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 26`h day of May, 2015.