HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for 2010/11 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 10-533
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR 2010/11 CYRIDE ROUTE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND
2008/09 SHARED-USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this is an annual program for pavement improvements to streets that are bus routes, and
these streets were designed and built for lighter 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 2010/11 project location is Ontario Street from Kentucky Avenue to Idaho Avenue;and,
WHEREAS,combined with the pavement improvements project is the 2008/09 Shared-Use Path System
Expansion,and this portion of the project includes paving a minimum eight-foot-wide path along the south side
of Ontario Street from Kentucky Avenue to Idaho Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,due to platting boundaries,right-of-way acquisition may be necessary along the south side
of Ontario Street to accommodate the shared-use path; and,
WHEREAS, staff received 12 proposals for this project, and Snyder & Associates, Inc., is being
recommended to complete the design due to its past experience on Ames' street projects and its understanding
of pavement reconstruction/rehabilitation methods; and,
WHEREAS, given the large number of design contracts awarded each year, Public Works staff bases
part of its selection of engineering firms upon our experience with the firms on past projects; and,
WHEREAS, services to be performed include base topographic 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,right-of-way
services, 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 Snyder & Associates, Inc., of Ankeny, Iowa, for the 2010/11 CyRide
Route Pavement Improvements and the 2008/09 Shared-Use Path System Expansion in an amount not to exceed
$120,950.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of November, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Wacha
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem,Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of November, 2010.