HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Approving Sole Source Contract for Primary Rotor Replacement at Resource Recovery PlantRESOLUTION NO. 24-633
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND APPROVING
A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PRIMARY ROTOR REPLACEMENT
AT THE RESOURCE RECOVERY PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Resource Recovery Plant uses a Komptech Terminator SEF shredder to
shred municipal solid waste. The material is shredded when the hydraulically driven rotor spins
against the shredder door, which has offset teeth, which is vital to the operation of the Resource
Recovery Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the current rotor is showing significant damage and wear to the point of
replacement; and,
WHEREAS, the rotor is provided only by the original equipment manufacturer, Komptech,
which is the single source supplier of this item and will provide a replacement-in-kind.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiving the City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures requirement for formal bidding
procedures for primary rotary replacement at the Resource Recovery Plant is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of November, 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
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 26th day of November, 2024.