HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change Order No. 1 for replacement parts for Unit No. 8 Control Cabinet Repairs RESOLUTION NO. 15-623
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS
FOR UNIT NO. 8 CONTROL CABINET REPAIRS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on the morning of August 9, 2015, it rained 4.5 inches, and the Power Plant
took on water in a critical control cabinet which shorted and burned out some electronic cards
necessary to safely command and control Unit No. 8; and,
WHEREAS,the Power Plant had to take the unit off-line because with these burned out cards
the Plant was blind to some vital information needed to safely operate the unit,and the Power Plant
did have spare cards for the most vital information(02) which did allow staff to put the unit back
on-line, but cards were still needed for information that staff did not have; and,
WHEREAS, staff immediately contacted Emerson Process Management Power & Water
Solutions,Inc.,(Emerson),the original equipment manufacturer,for a quotation for the replacement
parts needed for this time critical repair; and,
WHEREAS,a purchase order in the amount of$42,120.55 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax)was
approved by City Manager was issued soon thereafter; and,
WHEREAS,under Change Order No. 1,Emerson will supply additional replacement parts
needed to complete the control cabinet repairs, and this change order will add an additional
$21,459.92(inclusive of Iowa sales tax)to the purchase order,bringing the total contract amount to
$63,580.47; and,
WHEREAS,at this dollar level,the City's Purchasing Policy requires City Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Change Order No. 1 to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., of
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,in the amount of$21,459.92 for replacement parts for Unit No. 8 Control
Cabinet Repairs is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of October, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 131h day of October, 2015.