HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Operating Unit 8 Boiler at Lower Stem Temperature and Pressure RESOLUTION NO. 18-349
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AN ENGINEERING STUDY FOR OPERATING
UNIT 8 BOILER AT LOWER STEAM TEMPERATURE AND FOR THE ELECTRIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,Unit 8 has suffered from an excessive number of tube failures in the secondary
superheater due to high temperature fire side corrosion; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this engineering study is to determine if the boiler can be
operated at a lower pressure and temperature to prevent additional superheat tube failures; and
WHEREAS, Unit 8 boiler was designed by The Babcock&Wilcox Company and they are
considered the Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) for the Unit 8 boiler; and
WHEREAS,City staff is seeking authorization to enter into a contract with The Babcock&
Wilcox Company of Kansas City,Missouri,for this engineering work based on OEM knowledge of
the City's boiler and industry expertise; and
WHEREAS, Staff is also recommending that the City Council waive the city's purchasing
policies requiring competitive proposal to provide for selection of this firm; and
WHEREAS, funding for this work will be taken from the Unit 8 Steam Turbine and
Generator Maintenance account,which has a current balance sufficient to cover the cost of$76,263.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
as follows:
a. the City's Purchasing Policy requirement be waived; and
b. the contract be awarded to The Babcock & Wilcox Company of Kansas City,
Missouri, in the amount of$76,262 for an engineering study for operating Unit 8
Boiler at lower steam temperature and pressure.
ADOPTED THIS 12t'' day of June, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of June, 2018.