HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for the Technical Field Services for Unit 7 Overhaul RESOLUTION NO. 19-369
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PURCHASING POLICY REQUIREMENT
FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR THE TECHNICAL FIELD SERVICES FOR UNIT 7 OVERHAUL TO
GENERAL ELECTRIC STEAM SERVICES,INC.
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Unit 7 Turbine Generator project will need to be disassembled, inspected,
and repaired at the same time as the Unit 7 Boiler Repair Project; and,
WHEREAS, the steam turbine generator was manufactured by General Electric (GE) and
placed into service in 1967; and,
WHEREAS, this overhaul is required to replace worn parts and inspect the turbine and
generator for repairs that may be needed to prevent unplanned turbine/generator outages, prevent
costly turbine/generator damage, and increase turbine/generator reliability; and,
WHEREAS, major turbine/generator overhauls are performed generally every 5-10 years,
depending on the amount of run time and conditions and the last major overhaul on Unit 7 was done
in 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the overhaul will consist of splitting the turbine casing, removing the turbine
rotor, removing the end caps on the generator, and removing the generator stator; and,
WHEREAS, numerous measurements and tests will be taken on all parts to assure there is
no damage and they are within tolerance and any damaged or worn parts will be repaired or replaced,
and the unit will be reassembled; and,
WHEREAS, the total project, including engineering, parts and labor, and related services,
is estimated at$2,550,000; and,
WHEREAS,GE is the original equipment manufacturer of the turbine generator and because
of the precision of the many parts inside the turbine/generator and the knowledge and experience
required to inspect and repair them correctly, a field service person with GE will need to be on site
overseeing all inspections and repairs during the entire project; and,
WHEREAS, workers will be on site for 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week, for five weeks with
the estimate cost for GE's technical services is$200,000,but actual cost will be billed according to
contract rates for time and materials for services actually received and accepted by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures for competitive bidding of
professional services is hereby approved, and the award of contract to General Electric Steam
Services, Inc., of Midlothian, Virginia, to provide technical field advisor services for the Unit 7
overhaul, in an amount not to exceed$200,000 is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2019.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2019.