HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change Order to Agreement for Grand Avenue Extension RESOLUTION NO. 11-280
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range
Transportation Plan identifies the need to extend Grand Avenue from Lincoln Way to South 16`h
Street, and the first two phases of this extension were previously completed south to Squaw Creek
Drive; and,
WHEREAS, this next phase involves construction of South Grand Avenue north of South
16`h Street to provide access to The Grove Apartments and to Coldwater Golf Links; and,
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2011, the City Council approved an agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation(IDOT)to utilize federal funds for the construction of this phase;and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures, staff
administratively approved the original professional services contract with HR Green in the amount
of$49,641, which assumed a local bid letting as part of the scope; and,
WHEREAS, as this project has progressed, additional services have been needed from HR
Green,including project preparation for the now federally funded construction,engineering studies
to evaluate the ultimate alignment of the Grand Avenue extension, environmental documentation/
analysis as required by the IDOT, and right-of-way acquisition/platting/negotiation; and,
WHEREAS,the additional services are at an addition not-to-exceed amount of$24,064;and,
WHEREAS, this Change Order would result in a total engineering contract in the amount
of$73,705.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Change Order to the Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green for the Grand Avenue
Extension in an amount not to exceed $24,064 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 141h day of June, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14`h day of June, 2011.