HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Operation (Year 4) RESOLUTION NO. 21-426
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LIME SLUDGE DISPOSAL OPERATION (YEAR 4),
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City of Ames Water Treatment Plant(WTP)is a conventional lime-softening
facility that generates lime sludge as a by-product of the lime-softening process; and,
WHEREAS,the lime sludge consists primarily of calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide
which is dewatered and stored in lagoons prior to disposal on agricultural ground as a soil conditioner;
and,
WHEREAS,to continue to have adequate storage for the lime sludge,the lime sludge must be
cleaned out of the lagoons annually; and,
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2018, City Council awarded a contract to Wulfekuhle Injection and
Pumping, Inc., of New Vienna, Iowa, for the removal and disposal of lime sludge; and,
WHEREAS,the contract agreement calls for the removal of 28,000 wet tons of lime at a cost
of $13.25 per wet ton, four dust control applications at $1,000 per application, and mobilization
charges totaling$6,900, for a total contract price of$381,900; and,
WHEREAS, the contract is renewable annually for a total of five years, dependent on
successful performance by the contractor each year,and the contract unit prices are fixed for the entire
five-year agreement; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the fourth year of the Agreement to Wulfekuhle
Injection and Pumping Inc. in the amount of$381,900.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the FY 2021/22(Year 4)Lime Sludge Disposal contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping,Inc.,
of New Vienna, Iowa, in the amount of$381,900 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of July, 2021.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27' day of July, 2021.