HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contact for Engineering Services for Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade RESOLUTION NO. 22-635
RESOLUTION CONTRACT TO
AP4 ENERGY SERVICES LLC,LAKELAND, FLORIDA,
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COMBUSTION TURBINE
CONTROLSUPGRADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Electric Services is seeking a consulting firm to provide engineering services
for the development of plans and specifications and provide consulting and engineering assistance.
This project is to upgrade the turbine controls for Combustion Turbines #1 and 42 at the City's
Dayton Avenue substation. The firm will use their expertise and experience to act as an Owner's
Engineer on the City's behalf for the Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade project; and,
WHEREAS, on August 29th, 2022, a Request for Proposals (RFP) document was posted to
the IonWave electronic bidding site by Purchasing. On September 30th,2022,three proposals were
received. An evaluation team was formed to review proposals. Proposals were evaluated on
experience, qualifications, suitability and clarity of the response, and the Consultant's ability to
prove; and,
WHEREAS, after evaluating the proposals, staff determined that the proposal from AP4
Energy Services LLC, Lakeland, Florida, is acceptable. The experience and qualifications of the
personnel along with the projects completed for similar combustion turbines by the firm best fit
the needs of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2021/22 Capital Improvements Plan includes $750,000 for the
Combustion Turbine #2 Controls Upgrades, and FY 2023/24 includes $600,000 for the
Combustion Turbine#1 Controls Upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of a contract to AP4 Energy Services LLC, Lakeland, Florida, for Engineering
Services for Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade in the amount of$149,670 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of December, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of December, 2022.