HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract to Sys-Kool of Omaha, Nebrasks for two City Hall Cooling Tower Replacements RESOLUTION NO. 18-175
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO CITY HALL COOLING TOWERS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Hall HVAC system uses two cooling towers as part of the air
conditioning process; the existing cooling towers are 16 years old and are in need of major repairs;
and,
WHEREAS, during development of the FY 2017/18 adjusted budget, $230,000 in one-time
savings in the General Fund was redirected to replace these cooling towers.; and,
WHEREAS, because the same model of cooling tower is still available, this project involves
a like-for-lice replacement, and since no modifications are needed to replace the equipment, no
design documents are required; and,
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2018, an invitation to bid was issued for the project, and on April
2, 2018, one bid was received by Sys-Kool of Omaha,Nebraska, in the amount of$195,210.00.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1: Award of contract is made as follows:
To Sys-Kool of Omaha, Nebraska, for the replacement of the two City Hall Cooling
Towers in the amount of $195,210, which includes the option for the chemical
feeding system.
Section 2: The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized to execute said contract for and
on behalf of the City of Ames, Iowa, and to affix the corporate seal of the City thereto.
Section 3: All resohttions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Otn day of April, 2018.
Adifull �� � . d YL47'J P.A
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 101h day of April, 2018.