HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Construction Advisor Services Contract for Library Renovation Project RESOLUTION NO. 12-221
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION ADVISOR CONTRACT
FOR LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in consideration of the most favorable method for the construction phase of the Library
renovation and expansion project,a specially-appointed committee of Library Board members and Library
staff met to consider two bidding options; and,
WHEREAS,the first is a single,prime bid for a general contractor, and the second is multi-prime
bids managed by a construction management agent; and,
WHEREAS,the committee's recommendation was to bid the project to a single,prime contractors;
and,
WHEREAS, the Library Board also approved contracting with a construction advisor to assist
Library administration with the phases of the construction project, and these duties are to assist with
oversight of the project, identify and prepare an off-site location during construction, assist with the
relocation prior to construction,review design development documents,review the bidding documents,assist
with the bidding process, visit the site during construction, and coordinate furnishing/fixtures/equipment
items; and,
WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued to 13 firms, which included area
professional consultants,such as those in the construction trades,architectural firms,and engineering firms;
and,
WHEREAS, the firm of Integrity Construction Services, LLC, was selected, citing the firm's
knowledge of the local market,its experience as construction advisors for similar local projects,outstanding
references, and a thorough understanding of the scope of work; and,
WHEREAS,the Library Board of Trustees recommends that the City Council award the contract to
Integrity Construction Services,LLC,in an amount not to exceed$85,000,with the provision that the Board
may approve a cost increase if the scope of services is changed based on unknown factors which may arise.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that the
Construction Advisor Contract to Integrity Construction Services, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not
to exceed$85,000, subject to the aforementioned provision.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of April, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski,Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of April, 2012.