HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for South Duff Avenue Improvement Project RESOLUTION NO. 05-401
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR SOUTH DUFF AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the 2005-10 Capital Improvements Plan identified the South Duff Avenue
Improvement Project,and funding is allocated from G.O.Bonds in the amount of$270,380 and$4,620
from developer contributions; and,
WHEREAS,this project consists of installing curb and gutter, storm sewer, sidewalks, filling
ditches, and landscaping on the east side of South Duff Avenue between South 16' Street and the
Squaw Creek Bridge; and,
WHEREAS,this project will result in a better image as an entrance to the community and will
promote a safer and more pleasant walkway for pedestrian traffic to businesses in the area; and,
WHEREAS, due to current staffing levels and workload, a request for competitive proposals
to provide engineering services was sent out in August 2005, and 13 responses were returned and
evaluated by staff, and,
WHEREAS,it was determined that HWS Consulting Group of Ames,Iowa,would provide the
most effective design services for the project; and,
WHEREAS, the contract will include a topographic survey, preliminary plans, public
coordination, and final design/plan development; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of the proposed engineering services contract is not to exceed$45,000.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the engineering services agreement with HWS Consulting Group for the South Duff Avenue
Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $45,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27 h day of September, 2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27 h day of September, 2005.