HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Ceram Core Pipe for Electric Services Department RESOLUTION NO. 17-082
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICY REQUIREMENT FOR
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
CERAM CORE PIPE FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ceram Core Pipe is used to convey the abrasive bottom ash produced in each
of the Power Plant boilers to the Ash Pond, and there are currently about 3,300 feet of Ceram Core
pipe starting at the basement of the Power Plant and ending at the Ash Pond located about a half nnle
east of the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the Power Plant currently needs to replace 290 feet of damaged pipe (along with
four elbows) and desires to maintain an additional 360 feet for spare material in case of emergencies;
and,
WHEREAS, the Power Plant has tested other pipe in the past and found they do not mate
well with the existing piping, causing leaks in the joints and excessive wear; and,
WHEREAS, the Plant has also found that other pipe is not as durable as the Ceram Core
Pipe, wearing out at a much quicker rate; and,
WHEREAS, in order to take advantage of this preferred material, staff is requesting that the
Council waive the City's purchasing policies requiring competitive bids, and award this contract to
Fluid Technology Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of$111,722, inclusive of Iowa
sales tax; and,
WHEREAS, funding is available from the approved FY 2016/17 Electric Production
operating budget, which contains $133,000 for replacing existing Ceram Core Piping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the City's purchasing policy requirement for competitive bidding for the Ceram Core
Pipe is hereby approved, and a contract is awarded to Fluid Technology Corporation of Des Moines,
Iowa, in the amount of$111,722, inclusive of Iowa sales tax
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of February, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Conieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of February, 2017.