HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures Requirement for Formal Bidding Requirements for Single Source Purchase RESOLUTION NO. 23-459
RESOLUTION PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. (Emerson) is
the Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM)of the main software driving the Distributed Control
System, which is pivotal because it controls almost all the equipment throughout the Power Plant;
and,
WHEREAS, Emerson has proposed a three-year contract for its SureService software
support which includes expert telephone support for the Ovation system, Ovation Guardian
Support, and software updates with antivirus program; and,
WHEREAS,the support to this system is critical for continued reliability and offers several
benefits, including maintaining efficiency and reducing the Power Plant's operating costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of City purchasing policies and procedure requirements for competitive bidding to
award a single source procurement for Emerson SureService Software Support is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of August, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of August, 2023.