HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Furnishing Fly Ash Conveying System Parts for the Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 19-008
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING FLY ASH
CONVEYING SYSTEM PARTS FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the bid is for the purchase of piping,valves,and hydroveyor for replacing the current
fly ash handling system at the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, since the conversion of the plant to natural gas, the Power Plant has experienced
increased maintenance costs associated with the fly ash system; and,
WHEREAS,fly ash resulting from the combustion of natural gas and Refuse-Derived Fuel contains
increased moisture compared to combustion of coal,and this increased moisture causes the fly ash to stick
to piping walls and plug pipes,requiring increased maintenance on the fly ash system; and,
WHEREAS, during the winter months, pipe plugs increase in frequency and severity and often
require removal by contracting a plumber to hydro jet the piping; and,
WHEREAS,the new hydroveyor system will re-route much of the exterior piping to the inside of
the plant; this will allo the piping to maintain a warmer fluid conveying temperature,reducing plugging;
and,
WHEREAS,on November 13,2018,bid documents were issued to eleven companies,and the bids
were advertised on the Current Bid Opportunities section of the Purchasing webpage and were also sent to
two plan rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2018/19 Operating Budget includes $100,000 in the Ash System
account to purchase these parts, and fund to cover the difference will be taken from the Unit#7 Turbine
Maintenance account.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,to award
the contract to United Conveyor Corporation, Waukegan, IL, for the Furnishing of Fly Ash Conveying
System Parts in the amount of$127,141.95 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of January,2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of January,2019.