HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchasing replacement 72 instrument air compressor RESOLUTION NO. 22-636
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO
ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS LLC,ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA,
FOR PURCHASE REPLACEMENT 72 INSTRUMENT AIR COMPRESSOR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility has two gas-fired, high-pressure steam generation units
within the City's Power Plant,referred to as Units No. 7 and 8. These units are primarily controlled
using pneumatic control systems. The plant pneumatics system is supported by three Instrument
Air Compressors (#70, #71, 472). One compressor is always operating, a second compressor is
cycling on and off serving as a back up to deliver during peak demands, and the third compressor
serves as a redundant back up and operates while maintenance is being performed on either of the
other two; and,
WHEREAS, Instrument Air Compressor #72 has reached the end of its useful life and
needs to be replaced. Staff has solicited quotes from vendors representing three different air
compressor manufacturers; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2022/23 Electric Production budget includes $100,000 for the
replacement of#72 Instrument Air Compressor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of a contract to Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, Rock Hill, South Carolina, for
purchase replacement of#72 Instrument Air Compressor in the amount of$85,365.67 (inclusive
of Iowa Sales Tax) 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 131h day of December, 2022.