HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for consulting services for West Lincoln Way Intersection RESOLUTION NO. 11-428
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WEST
LINCOLN WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
(DOTSON DRIVE/LINCOLN WAY)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this project is for constructing turn lanes and installing traffic signals at the
Dotson Drive/Lincoln Way intersection; and,
WHEREAS, increased traffic flow from this subdivision necessitates left-turn lanes at the
Lincoln Way approaches to the Dotson Drive intersection to accommodate heavy turning
movements; and,
WHEREAS,additional turn lanes are also anticipated for left-turning movements northbound
from Dotson Avenue onto Lincoln Way; and,
WHEREAS, the increased traffic will also warrant the installation of new traffic signals at
the Dotson Drive/Lincoln Way intersection; and,
WHEREAS,proposals for this design work were received from nine engineering firms,and
City staff has negotiated a contract with the highest rated firm of Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames,
Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,this consultant has a history of successful traffic analysis in the Ames area,and
its assigned project manager is strong with traffic designs and public relations; and,
WHEREAS,in order to complete the construction when traffic counts are diminished during
Iowa State University's summer session, construction is anticipated during spring/summer 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the engineering services agreement for the West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements Project
with Bolton&Menk of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $76,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2011.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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.