HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for design of biosolids storage tank for Water Pollution Control RESOLUTION NO. 13-282
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF
BIOSOLIDS STORAGE TANK
FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in April 2010, Howard R. Green Company completed a Biosolids Storage,Handling
and Disposal Study for the Ames Water Pollution Control Facility(WPCF); and,
WHEREAS,the study included the evaluation of the current and future biosolids storage needs,and
it was concluded that additional biosolids storage capacity is currently needed to provide 365 days of
biosolids storage and greater flexibility for land application of biosolids during years where weather
conditions limit application periods; and,
WHEREAS,the study concluded that an additional 1.6 million gallons of biosolids storage capacity
is needed at the facility to accommodate current storage needs and to better position the facility to handle
biosolids quantities resulting from future nutrient removal requirements; and,
WHEREAS, on March 8,2013, a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering services was issued
for the design of a new 1.6 million-gallon biosolids storage tank, and on April 12, 2013, the City received
four proposals in response to the RFP; and,
WHEREAS,after a thorough review of each firm's proposal,staff decided Veenstra&Kimm,Inc.,
of West Des Moines, Iowa, was the most qualified firm for the project; and,
WHEREAS,after finalizing the scope of services with Veenstra&Kimm,its final proposed fee for
completing the design,bid,and construction phase engineering services is$144,400,and the increase in the
proposed fee includes the addition of necessary geotechnical work and special inspections required by the
International Building Code; and,
WHEREAS, the current project budget includes $228,000 for design,bid and, construction phase
engineering services.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra& Kimm of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to
exceed$144,400 for design,bid,and construction phase engineering services for the Water Pollution Control
Facility Biosolids Storage Tank is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 251h day of June, 2013.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25" day of June, 2013.