HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - DCS System - Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 18-451
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PURCHASING POLICY REQUIREMENT
FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PARTS FOR THE DCS SYSTEM TO
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT POWER& WATER SOLUTIONS,INC.
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this Contract is for hardware and software used for boiler controls and power
plant systems; and,
WHEREAS, the system is crucial because it is a crucial coordinating and communication
system needed to operate the plant; and,
WHEREAS, Emerson, being the Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) is the most
practical and cost-effective way to maintain current warranties, and be assured all componets will
property function with the rest of the system; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council waive the requirement for formal
competitive bids and award a contract to Emerson Process Management Power&Water Solutions,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the amount of$55,671.
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 formal bidding procedures is hereby
approved,and the award of a contract to Emerson Process Management Power&Water Solutions,
Inc.,of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,for the Parts for the DCS System for the Power Plant in the amount
of$55,671 is hereby also approved.
ADOPTED THIS 3Pt day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Martin
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 31s1 day of July, 2018.