HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Chemical Treatment Program for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 17-280
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
2017/18 CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this contract is for the chemicals and services for chemical treatment of the
boilers, cooling tower, coal yard, and ash ponds at the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the scope of work includes supplying a range of chemicals, technical expertise
in boiler chemistry and analysis, the ability to train Power Plant staff in maintaining the system, and
detailed monitoring and analysis of the boilers to ensure they are safeguarded against damage; and,
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015, the City Council awarded a contract to ChemTreat, Inc., of
Glen Allen, Virginia, for this program for FY 2015/16 in an amount not to exceed $125,000; and,
WHEREAS, this contract included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments
for up to four additional years, and staff recommends renewing the agreement for FY 2017/18; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2017/18 contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., includes unit price
increases on the majority of chemicals supplied under this contract; it is expected that the overall
impact of these increases will result in the City paying $6,367.18 more than the previous contract
term; and,
WHEREAS, this is the second renewal out of four maximum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, for the Chemical Treatment
Program for the Power Plant from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed
$274,000.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t' day of May, 2017.
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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
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9" day of May, 2017.