HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Additional design fees for new Water Treatment Plant RESOLUTION NO. 13-382
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEES WITH FOX
ENGINEERING FOR NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2012, the Council approved a professional services agreement
with FOX Engineering of Ames,Iowa,for the final,detailed design of the new water treatment plant,
including bidding and construction phase services; and,
WHEREAS, as the design process has evolved, the estimated cost of the project has
increased; and,
WHEREAS,the design process for the project includes a"value engineering"(VE)session
that was to be conducted at the 80% complete stage; and,
WHEREAS, after receiving the most recent cost estimate at the 40% stage, however, staff
determined that it was necessary to begin a comprehensive re-evaluation of the design immediately,
looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the fundamental mission of the facility; and,
WHEREAS,that VE review is still in progress,however,there are two changes that staff has
already decided to adopt into the new facility to reduce the construction costs: 1)reducing the size
of the clearwell and backwash recovery basin(cost reduction of$433,100), and 2) eliminating the
at-grade vehicle entrance into the west end of the pipe gallery(cost reduction of$399,100); and,
WHEREAS,to keep the design process on schedule,staff is recommending that the Council
authorize an additional$71,300 in design fees to FOX Engineering for redesign of the two specific
elements of the facility as described.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that additional design fees in the amount of$71,300 with FOX Engineering for the new Water
Treatment Plant is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2013.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13"day of August, 2013.