HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for WPC Bar Screen Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 14-646
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
DESIGN,BID, AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY BAR SCREEN REPLACEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at the City's Water Pollution Control(WPC)Facility,constructed in 1989,the
first step of the treatment process is screening the incoming flow to remove any large debris that
could damage equipment or potentially plug pipes; and,
WHEREAS, the current screening process splits the influent into three channels, each of
which leads to a bar screen; and,
WHEREAS, the two outside channels have identical equipment, but he middle channel
houses a different style of screen that was installed in 2005 on a trial basis, and that has not
performed to the satisfaction of City staff; and,
WHEREAS,this project will replace the middle screen with a mechanical bar screen similar
to the other two; and,
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2014, staff issued a request for proposals for engineering
services to design the replacement bar screen,and the request also included an evaluation of how the
screenings are currently handled and recommendations for improved handling methods; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2014, staff received three proposals, and a thorough review of
each firm's qualifications was performed by a seven person staff team with HDR Engineering being
identified as the most qualified firm; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated the final scope of work with HDR Engineering to perform
all necessary design,bid phase assistance, and construction phase engineering services required to
complete the project as originally intended, and additional scope items not included in the original
scope of work but which are required to complete the project were also added to HDR's scope of
work; and,
WHEREAS,the final negotiated fee is based on an hourlyrate not to exceed$70,135 without
prior approval by the City; and,
WHEREAS,the contract also includes $20,000 for special regulatory assistance to be used
only at the request of the City in the event of unanticipated difficulties in obtaining an IDNR
construction permit, which brings the total contract amount to $90,135.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the WPC Facility Bar Screen Replacement contract for design, bid, and construction-phase
engineering services to HDR Engineering with compensation based on an hourly rate not to exceed
$90,135, without prior approval, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 16`h day of December, 2014.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 16'day of December, 2014.