HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Bid Due Date Change for the Unit 8 Precipitator Roof Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 20-417
RESOLUTION APPROVING BID DUE DATE CHANGE
FOR THE UNIT 8 PRECIPITATOR ROOF REPLACEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this project is for the replacement of the Unit 8 Precipitator Roof due to water
leakage throughout the Power Plant during seasonal rainfalls and snow melting; and,
WHEREAS,the precipitator roof protects the Unit 8 precipitator controls and electrical gear,
which could be severely damaged during water leakage events; and,
WHEREAS, the water leakage could pose hazardous conditions to plant staff that are
accessing the controls or electrical equipment during seasonal storms; and,
WHEREAS, the engineer's estimate for the demolition, removal, proper disposal and
replacement of the existing roof, steel roof deck, and wall panels is $250,000; and,
WHEREAS,a major storm occurred in the state of Iowa on August 10,2020,causing the loss
of power, internet, and phone services in the region; and,
WHEREAS, to provide prospective bidders with more time to communicate with
subcontractors and suppliers, staff proposes to extend the bid due date from August 12, 2020, to
August 19, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the bid due date change for the Unit 8 Precipitator Roof Replacement to August 19, 2020, is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`' day of August, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Martin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l 2"' day of August, 2020.