HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for 2009/10 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements Program RESOLUTION NO. 09-065
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR 2009/10 CYRIDE ROUTE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
(ASH AVENUE AND KNAPP STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this is the annual program for pavement improvements to streets that are bus routes,
and these streets were designed and built for light, residential traffic; and,
WHEREAS, with these streets designated as bus routes, accelerated deterioration of the street
surface has occurred, and pavement improvements will restore street sections to carry projected traffic
volumes; and,
WHEREAS, the 2009/10 project locations are Ash Avenue(Lincoln Way to Knapp Street) and
Knapp Street(Lynn Avenue to Ash Avenue); 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, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., is being recommended to complete the design for this
project due to its prior experience on Ames street projects, as well as its strong project approach; and,
WHEREAS, services to be performed by the consultant include base survey, evaluation of
construction techniques, preparation of plans and specifications to meet local letting standards,
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 Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an
amount not to exceed$49,450 for the 2009/10 CyRide Route 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.