HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract for 2021/22 Chemical Treatment Program for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 22-207
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
2021/22 CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this contract is for the chemicals and services for chemical treatment of the
boilers, cooling tower, coal yard, and ash ponds at the Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS,the scope of work includes supplying a range of chemicals,technical expertise
in boiler chemistry and analysis,the ability to train Power Plant staff in maintaining the system,and
detailed monitoring and analysis of the boilers to ensure they are safeguarded against damage; and,
WHEREAS, on April 29,2020,the City Council awarded a contract to ChemTreat,Inc., of
Glen Allen, Virginia, for this program; and,
WHEREAS, this contract included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments
for up to four additional years; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1,2022,through June 30, 2023, is the second of the four
renewal periods subject to Council approval of funding for the Chemical Treatment Program; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed FY 2022/23 contract renewal with ChemTreat,Inc.,includes unit
price increases on the majority of chemicals supplied under this contract; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed increase is based on two factors: 1) the overall increase in the
amount of chemical the Power Plant will use due to the increased operating hours on the larger Unit
8 instead of Unit 7, and 2) the increase in price per pound of chemicals resulting from difficulty
obtaining supplies; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the overall impact of the proposed price changes to the
chemicals will result in an increase of$77,203 more than the current fiscal year contract; and,
WHEREAS, Electric Services staff reviewed the proposed increases and found them to be
acceptable based on comparable market prices and considering the quality of service provided by this
contractor during the past year of the contract period; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2022/23 Electric Production operating budget includes
$335,000 for the materials to be purchased under this contract; and,
WHEREAS,payments will be based on unit prices bid and the chemical and services actually
delivered by the contractor and accepted by the Power Plant at a total cost not to exceed$335,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, for the 2022/23 Chemical
Treatment Program for the Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $335,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`'day of April, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26" day of April, 2022.