HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for the Unit 8 Turbine Generator Overhaul to Blade Runner Turbomachinery Services, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 20-548
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
UNIT 8 TURBINE GENERATOR OVERHAUL TO
BLADE RUNNER TURBOMACHINERY SERVICES, LLC,
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for
the Unit 8 Turbine Generator Overhaul Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Unit 8 Turbine Generator is scheduled to be disassembled, inspected, and
repaired at the same time as the Unit 8 Boiler Repair Project; and,
WHEREAS,the work 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, repairs and replacement of worn parts will be completed as the inspection
progresses and experience has shown that certain parts require replacement every major overhaul and
some parts become unstable during the disassembly process; and,
WHEREAS,the bids were for labor and materials for the inspection and repairs on the Unit
8 Turbine Generator,and any spare parts that are made available to the contractor for the repair are
bid under a separate contract; and,
WHEREAS,bid documents were issued to 67 firms and five plan rooms,and on August 12,
2020, seven bids were received; and,
WHEREAS,the bids were reported to the City Council on August 25,2020, and the award
of contract was delayed in order to allow sufficient time for evaluation in order to recommend an
award that best meets the City's needs; and,
WHEREAS,staff has reviewed the bids received and determined that the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder was Blade Runner Turbomachinery Services, LLC, of Navasota, Texas, is
qualified to perform the necessary work and has the capacity to complete the project within the
timeframe required; and,
WHEREAS, Blade Runner Turbromachinery Services, LLC's base bid was $630,000, and
the vendor is not licensed to collect taxes for the State of Iowa;therefore,the City of Ames will pay
applicable sales tax directly to the State of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, Blade Runner had included optional pricing for a Turbine Lube Oil System
High Speed Flush for the Unit 8 turbine lube oil system in the amount of$69,800 (Alternate#10),
and due to the Plant's recent history with foreign material intrusion and oil particulates causing
unforeseen Plant outages, staff supports including this option in the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract to Blade Runner Turbomachinery Services,LLC, of Navasota,Texas, for the Unit
8 Turbine Generator Overhaul in the amount of$699,800 for the base bid plus Alternate #10 is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of October, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13'day of October, 2020.