HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract for 2023/24 Chemical Treatment Program for Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 23-234
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR 2023/24 CHEMICAL
TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the contract is for the chemicals and services for chemical treatment of the
boilers, cooling towers, coal yard, and ash ponds at the Power Plant. 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 insure they are protected from damage; and,
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020, Council awarded a contract to ChemTreat, Inc., Glen
Allen, Virginia, for the Chemical Treatment Program for the Power Plant. The contract included
the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years. The period
from July 1,2023,through June 30,2024,is the third of the four renewal periods subject to Council
approval of funding for the chemical treatment program; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed FY 2023/24 contract renewal with ChemTreat,Inc.includes cost
increases for the majority of chemicals supplied under this contract. It is estimated that the overall
impact of the proposed price changes to the chemicals will result in an increase of approximately
$9,300 more than the current fiscal year contract, or approximately a 3% increase; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2023/24 Electric Production operating budget includes
$365,000, as compared to $335,000 in FY 2022/23 for the chemicals to be purchased under this
contract. Payments will be based on unit prices bid and the chemicals and services actually
delivered by the contractor and accepted by the Power Plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia, for Chemical Treatment
Program for the one-year period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not-to-
exceed $365,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of April, 2023.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 251h day of April, 2023.