HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for 2013/14 Downtown Street Pavement Improvements (5th Street) RESOLUTION NO. 13-249
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2013/14
DOWNTOWN STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (5TH STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this annual program is for the rehabilitation/reconstruction of streets within the
downtown area(Lincoln Way to 5th Street and Grand Avenue to Duff Avenue); and,
WHEREAS,in the past,these projects have involved pavement reconstruction,rehabilitation
of storm and sanitary sewers, and streetscapes; and,
WHEREAS,the location for 2013/14 is 5th Street from Duff Avenue to Burnett Avenue;and,
WHEREAS, this design project will include at least two public informational meetings,
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 to be performed by the consultant include base survey, evaluation of
construction techniques,preparation of plans and specifications to meet local bidding requirements,
notification/coordination with right-of-way users and adjacent land owners, and attendance at the
pre-construction meeting; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from nine 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 Project
Design/Letting Schedule, and Estimated Contract Cost; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, Snyder &
Associates from Ankeny, Iowa, which in this case also has the lowest cost; and,
WHEREAS, this consultant has a strong history of successfully designing projects and
coordinating with property owners as shown with their most recent project, the 2010/11 CyRide
Route Pavement Improvements project on Ontario Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the engineering services agreement for the 2013/14 Downtown Street Pavement Improvements
(5" Street)with Snyder&Associates of Ankeny, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$65,900.
ADOPTED THIS 11 th day of June, 2013.
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Diane 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.