HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Design of new elevated water tank RESOLUTION NO. 06-006
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF NEW ELEVATED WATER TANK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 1998, a comprehensive study of the City's drinking water distribution system
was completed, including an evaluation of the existing elevated water storage volume; and,
WHEREAS,that study found that adequate storage capacity currently exists,but that by the end
of the 20-year planning period, additional storage would be needed to meet the recommendations of
the Iowa Department of natural Resources Water Supply Facilities Design Standards; and,
WHEREAS, when a new booster pump station was constructed at the intersection of State
Avenue and Mortensen Road in 2002,the site was laid out to accommodate a future elevated tank;and,
WHEREAS, design of the new elevated storage tank is included in the current year of the
Capital Improvements Plan, and in accordance with the City's established procedures for procuring
professional services, a formal request for proposals process was initiated; and,
WHEREAS, nine proposals were received and evaluated by staff, and four proposing firms
were invited to interview with the staff team; and,
WHEREAS,the team came to a unanimous decision that DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates
(DGR) of Rock Rapids, Iowa, was the preferred consultant; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated an acceptable scope of work with DGR that includes a fixed
fee of$47,500 for design, bidding, and construction services, and based on the level of assistance
requested by staff,DGR has proposed an amount of$20,000 for inspection services,not to be exceeded
without prior approval.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the award of contract to DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates of Rock Rapids, Iowa, for design,
bidding, and construction services in the amount of$47,500, plus construction inspection services
provided on an hourly basis estimated at $20,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10t'day of January, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10t'day of January, 2006.