HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Caterpillar G379 Methane/Natural Gas Engine Generator Overhaul and Authorizing Transfer of Funds RESOLUTION NO. 23-619
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CATERPILLAR G379
METHANE/NATURAL GAS ENGINE GENERATOR OVERHAUL AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the methane generator is an integral component of the Water Pollution
Control Facility,utilizing biogas from the process to produce electricity and reduce electrical costs.
It is in the City's best interest to maintain this unit in a high degree of reliability; and,
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, the City issued a notice to bidders for the overhaul of
the Caterpillar G379 methane/natural gas engine generator set (referred to as MG #2). On
November 14, 2023, the City received a single bid; and,
WHEREAS, Altorfer Power Systems quoted $155,905.05 for the engine overhaul,
conditioned upon the ability to utilize "cylinder pack" kits. Rebuilding the gas regulators was
included as an optional additional item at$11,750. Staff recommended including this alternate due
to the number of run time hours since the last rebuild, which brought the contract cost to
$167,655.05; and,
WHEREAS, this project was budgeted in the FY 2022/23 Capital Improvements Plan as
part of the MG2/MG3 Maintenance project. Carryover funds of$153,169 are available. The single
bid came in higher than the authorized funding but includes additional work that was not
previously planned. Savings from the MG #1 Engine Replacement project of $39,521 can be
transferred to the MG2/MG3 Maintenance project to cover the cost difference and to provide a
contingency should additional repairs be required once the engine is disassembled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that awarding contract to Altorfer Power Systems of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the Caterpillar G379
Methane/Natural Gas Engine Generator Overhaul Project for the base bid plus the bid alternate in
a combined total of $167,655.05; and authorizing the transfer of funds from the MG #1
replacement project to the MG2/MG3 Overhaul project are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2023.
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Renee kall, 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 12th day of December, 2023.