HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for 2013/14 Collector Street Pavement Improvements (Sheldon Avenue) RESOLUTION NO. 13-248
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2013/14 COLLECTOR STREET PAVEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS (SHELDON AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this is the annual program for reconstruction or rehabilitation of collector
streets; and,
WHEREAS, locations are prioritized in accordance with the most current street condition
inventory; and,
WHEREAS, the location for 2013/14 is Sheldon Avenue from Lincoln Way to Hyland
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, this design project will include at least two public informational meetings,
coordination with Iowa State University, design of pavement improvements, drainage analysis and
design of respective storm sewer 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 January
2014 with construction during the 2014 Iowa State University summer session; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from 13 engineering firms, and were
evaluated according to the following criteria: Project Understanding,Design Team,Key Personnel,
Previous Experience,Project Approach,Responsiveness,Ability to Perform Work,Proposed Proj ect
Design/Letting Schedule, and Estimated Contract Cost; and,
WHEREAS,two firms rated equally in the overall evaluation score,and in this case with the
rankings being equal, cost became the deciding factor; and,
WHEREAS,staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm,Stanley Consultants
from Des Moines, Iowa, which also has the lowest cost; and,
WHEREAS, his consultant has performed work with the City in the past, most recently the
2008/09 & 2009/10 Collector Street Pavement Improvements program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the engineering services agreement for the 2013/14 Collector Street Pavement Improvements
(Sheldon Avenue) with Stanley Consultants of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed
$76,400 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I I th day of June, 2013.
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Dime-R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski
Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 lth day of June, 2013.