HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Water Plant Infrastructure and Capacity Needs Assessment RESOLUTION NO. 08-358
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR WATER PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the FY 2008/09 Capital Improvements Plan(CIP) includes the initial evaluation
of the infrastructure and capacity needs for the Water Treatment Plant Project, and this assessment is
the initial concept development phase for an anticipated Water Treatment Plan expansion,renovation,
and/or replacement; and,
WHEREAS,on April 8,2008,staff presented Council with a formal consultant solicitation and
selection process; and,
WHEREAS,a nine-person selection team was assembled consisting of operations,maintenance,
engineering, and management employees; and,
WHEREAS, Statements of Interest were received from six firms, and after reviewing the
introductory qualifications provided, staff was concerned that two of the firms did not appear to have
sufficient resources to complete the work; and,
WHEREAS,staff shared these concerns with the firms and gave them the option of continuing
in the selection process—of which one of the firms chose to continue; and,
WHEREAS,after all interviews were completed,the preferred consultant was FOX Engineering
Associates of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Council award the contract to FOX Engineering
Associates in an amount not to exceed$243,000 for the Water Plant Infrastructure and Capacity Needs
Assessment.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
a professional services contract for the Water Plant Infrastructure and Capacity Needs Assessment with
FOX Engineering Associates of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $243,000, without prior
approval is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12'day of August, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of August, 2008.