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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services contract for 2014/15 CyRide Pavement Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 14-303 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR 2014/15 CYRIDE ROUTE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (24TH STREET AND BLOOMINGTON ROAD) FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, this is the annual program for reconstruction or rehabilitation of collector streets, and locations are prioritized in accordance with the most current street condition inventory; and, WHEREAS, the location for 2014/15 is 241h Street from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to Northwestern Avenue and Bloomington Road from Eisenhower Avenue west 500 feet; and, WHEREAS, this contract involves the design of the project, including at least two public informational meetings, design of pavement improvements, drainage analysis and design of respective storm sewer improvements,and evaluation of the existing sanitary and storm sewer pipe structure; and, WHEREAS, services will include a base survey, evaluation of construction technique, area drainage analysis, parking analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, notification and coordination with right of way users, and attendance at a pre-construction meeting; and, WHEREAS,also included will be plan development and all required submittals to meet Iowa Department of Transportation letting requirements, with an anticipated winter 2014 letting for construction during 2015; and, WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms and were evaluated; and, WHEREAS,although Bolton&Menk was ranked second,it identified specific storm water features it would include as a part of its design for the 24' Street and Bloomington Road corridors; and, WHEREAS, staff felt this was an opportunity to showcase some "best management practices" for storm water run-off, and with these roadway corridors carrying higher volumes of users, this would mean a higher exposure rate for the citizens of Ames to experience these best management practices and actually see them in a practical and functional setting; and, WHEREAS, therefore, staff has negotiated a contract with the second highest ranked firm, Bolton&Menk, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$104,470; and, WHEREAS,this consultant has performed work with the City in the past;most recently,the 2012/13 West Lincoln Way Intersection Improvements Program and the 2009/10 Low Point Drainage Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Engineering Services Agreement for the 2014/15 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (241h Street and Bloomington Road)with Bolton&Menk, Inc., of Ames,Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$104,470 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 27th day of May, 2014. --LfAa& As*v Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Nelson Seconded by: Goodman Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27' day of May, 2014.