HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Renewal of Contract for Asbestos Mainteenance Services for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO.20-308
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
ASBESTOS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this contract involves the removal and proper disposal of asbestos insulation at the City's
Power Plant, including Units 5 and 6 (both retired) and operating Units 7 and 8; and,
WHEREAS,the two retired units and Unit 7 are primarily insulated with asbestos-type insulation,and
Unit 8 is considered "asbestos free" excluding some gasket material and steam pipe insulation around the
turbine; and,
WHEREAS,in addition,other equipment and piping located in the Power Plant has been insulated with
asbestos type insulation; and,
WHEREAS,the Power Plant benefits from having a service contract with a company that provides both
routine and emergency asbestos remediation services, and these services include removal and disposal of
asbestos containing insulation,as well as the remediation/encapsulation of identified areas or areas where an
encapsulated surface is damaged; and,
WHEREAS,on July 23,2019,the Council awarded a contract to Earth Services&Abatement,LLC,
of Des Moines,Iowa for this asbestos maintenance services contract; and,
WHEREAS,the approved contract included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments
for up to four additional years; staff recommends renewing the agreement for FY 2020/21; and,
WHEREAS,the contract's rate provision increases rates at fixed percentages above the previous fiscal
year's contracted rates at time of renewal, and the yearly rate increase is 3% for both Labor and Travel &
Subsistence; and,
WHEREAS,this is the first renewal out of four maximum,and the approved FY 2020/21 Power Plant
operating budget includes$200,000 for asbestos removal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
contract renewal with Earth Services&Abatement,LLC,of Des Moines,Iowa,for the Asbestos Maintenance
Services for the Power Plant for the period of July 1,2020,through June 30,2021,in an amount not to exceed
$200,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`h day of June,2020.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Junck,Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9`h day of June,2020.