HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for FY 2016/17 Pebble Lime RESOLUTION NO. 16-253
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF FY 2016/17 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 Plant's process to remove water
hardness;almost 3,000 tons are used annually,and it is the largest chemical cost for the Water Plant;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 23,2015,bids were received for fiscal year 2015/16 with an optional
extension for fiscal year 2016/17; and,
WHEREAS,bids were analyzed, and it was determined to award the contract to Graymont
Western Lime,Inc.,of West Bend,Wisconsin,for FY 2015/16 at$148/ton for an estimated total cost
of$429,200.00; and,
WHEREAS, this contract renewal period with Graymont Western Lime, Inc., is for FY
2016/17 starting on July 1, 2016, and continuing through June 30, 2017; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated purchase price for FY 2016/17 is$154/ton for an estimated
total cost of$446,600.00; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2016/17 operating budget estimates an actual usage of 2,509 tons at
$154/ton for a total of$386,386.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal for the purchase ofpebble lime with Graymont Western Lime,Inc.,of West
Bend, Wisconsin, at $154/ton for FY 2016/17 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of May, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of May, 2016.