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RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2011/12
COLLECTOR STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (ASH AVENUE FROM
MORTENSEN PARKWAY TO KNAPP STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this is the annual program for reconstruction or rehabilitation of collector
streets,and locations are prioritized in accordance with the most current street condition inventory;
and,
WHEREAS,one of the locations for the 2011/12 fiscal year is Ash Avenue from Mortensen
Parkway to Knapp Street, and this design project will include at least two public informational
meetings,design of pavement improvements,as well as evaluation of the existing sanitary and storm
sewer pipe structure; and,
WHEREAS, services for the project include plan development and all required submittals
to meet Iowa Department of Transportation letting requirements,which is anticipated for April 2012
with construction in spring/summer 2012; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from nine engineering firms, and City
staff has negotiated a contract with the highest rated firm, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., of West Des
Moines, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,this consultant has a strong history of successfully designing projects within the
Campustown neighborhoods,and it is believed that this engineering firm will be best able to design
a successful project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the engineering services agreement for the 2011/12 Collector Street Pavement Improvements
with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $92,250 is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2011.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayo
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13t'day of September, 2011.