HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for WPC Digester Gas Utilization Study RESOLUTION NO. 16-727
RESOLUTION AWARDING ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
DIGESTER GAS UTILIZATION STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Ames Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) utilizes three cogeneration
engines to convert methane gas into electricity that helps power the plant, and each cogeneration
engine drives a generator that is connected to the plant's electrical grid via automatic switchgear;
and,
WHEREAS, the original cogeneration engines operated for years without any problems with
routine maintenance procedures, but around 10 years after the initial installation, the maintenance
costs of the cogeneration engines began to increase; and,
WHEREAS, in 2007, staff increased the frequency of oil changes which has helped to
decrease maintenance costs associated with the cogeneration engines; this increase in off changes
was recommended from a study performed in 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the need for an additional evaluation of the facility's digester gas handling
components is being triggered by two factors—the first being the implementation of a new Fats, Oils,
and Grease (FOG) control ordinance, and the second is the capacity and condition of the existing
engine-generator system; and,
WHEREAS, this study will be used as a guideline for future planning and design of projects
related to the solids treatment process, and a key component to this study will be to perform a rate
and market study to determine what increase in FOG we can expect, and evaluate the ability of the
plant to accept this anticipated increase; and,
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2016, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services
was issued for the Digester Gas Utilization Study, and on October 21, 2016, the City received two
proposals; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough review of each firm's proposal, staff determined that Strand
Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin, was the most qualified fine for the study, and,
WHEREAS, the current project budget includes $60,000 for the engineering study, and the
amount of this contract is $58,300.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract for engineering services to Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin,
for the WPCF Digester Gas Utilization Study in the amount not to exceed $58,300 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 20t" day of December, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 20th day of December, 2016.