HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for 2009/10 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program RESOLUTION NO. 09-061
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR 2009/10 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this annual program utilizes current repair techniques to improve arterial streets with
asphalt or concrete, and these pavement improvements are needed to restore structural integrity,
serviceability, and rideability; and,
WHEREAS,targeted streets are reaching a point of accelerated deterioration, and by improving
these streets prior to excessive problems,the service life will be extended; and,
WHEREAS,the 2009/10 project is 131h Street from the Union Pacific Railroad to Stange Road;
and,
WHEREAS, staff requested engineering proposals for 13 shared use path, drainage, and street
improvement projects, and through this process, the City received 120 proposals from 13 engineering
firms; and,
WHEREAS,WHKS &Co. is being recommended to complete the design for this project due to
its extensive project knowledge and experience with this section of 13th Street; and,
WHEREAS, services to be performed by the consultant include base survey, evaluation of
construction techniques (including geotechnical evaluation), preparation of plans and specifications to
meet Iowa Department of Transportation requirements, conducting a public informational meeting,
notification/coordination with right-of-way users and adjacent land owners, and attendance at the pre-
construction meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the Engineering Services Agreement with WHKS&Co.of Mason City,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed
$132,700 for the 2009/10 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of February, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Doll
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of February, 2009.