HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Purchasing Policies and Procedures Formal Bidding Requirement for Unit 7 Air Heater Basket Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 23-467
RESOLUTION PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the replacement of the air heater baskets is imperative for the thermal
performance of the Power Plant. By not replacing the baskets, the Power Plant's efficiency to
produce electricity is inhibited and the currently corroded baskets create a maintenance burden;
and,
WHEREAS, Black & Veatch, an engineering firm that works extensively within the
electric industry, provided the recommendation with justification that the City negotiate directly
with the air preheater Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM), Arvos Ljunstrom LLC; and,
WHEREAS, Arvos Ljunstrom, LLC is the most practical and cost-effective provider for
the needed replacement baskets, given its expertise, the type of repair, technicality of the work,
and the unique modifications involved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the City's purchasing policies and procedure requirements for competitive bidding
to award a single source purchase for the Unit 7 Air Heater Baskets for the Power Plant is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of August, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Rollins
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.