HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for 2010/11 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 10-504
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
2010/11 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (6TH STREET FROM
GRAND AVENUE TO NORTHWESTERN AVENUE)
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,the 2010/11 project is 6t'Street from Grand Avenue to Northwestern Avenue,and
the current roadway pavement structure has failed; and,
WHEREAS,full-depth replacement of the street will be completed as part of this project;and,
WHEREAS, staff previously requested engineering proposals for several drainage and street
improvements, including this project, and through this process,the City received 109 proposals from
engineering firms, including 11 proposals for this project; and,
WHEREAS,WHKS &Co. is being recommended to complete the design for this project due
to its extensive knowledge and experience with arterial street reconstruction projects in the City; and,
WHEREAS, services to be performed by the consultant include base survey, evaluation of
construction techniques, including geotechnical evaluation, preparation of plans and specification to
meet local bidding requirements, conducting a public informational meeting, notification and
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 $54,800 for the 2010/11 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t'' day of October, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t''day of October, 2010.