HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving City's Purchasing Policy Requirement for Formal Bidding Procedures Awarding Contract Valve Replacement and Repair at Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 24-516
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE CITY'S PURCHASING POLICY REQUIREMENT
FOR FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
VALVE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR AT THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Power Plant has a variety of complex systems that utilize control valves.
Over time, Power Plant staff has standardized the equipment to utilize Fisher control valves
(Novaspect/Emerson). Novaspect/Emerson is the approved distributor and service provider for
Fisher Control Valves; and,
WHEREAS, there are seven critical control valves in the Power Plant that need to be
rebuilt. These valves operate under extreme pressures and temperatures and control high energy
systems very precisely. They have been in operation for many years and are a crucial part of
operating Unit 8 and Unit 7 safely and efficiently; and,
WHEREAS, the Power Plant must use the same valve manufacturer for the valves
throughout the plant to achieve consistency in operation, maintenance, and spare parts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiving the City's purchasing policy requirement for formal bidding procedures for Valve
Replacement and Repair at the Power Plant and awarding a contract to Novaspect Inc., Carol
Stream, Illinois, in the amount of$111,771 (inclusive of sales tax) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of September, 2024.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of September, 2024.