HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for 2015/16 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (13th Street) RESOLUTION NO. 15-410
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2015/16
ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (13TH STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this annual program utilizes current repair and reconstruction techniques to
improve arterial streets with asphalt or concrete, and these pavement improvements are needed to
restore structural integrity, serviceability, and rideability; and,
WHEREAS, targeted streets are reaching a point of accelerated deterioration, and by
improving these streets prior to excessive problems, the service life will be extended; and,
WHEREAS,the location for 2015/16 is 13th Street from the Iowa State University(ISU)/City
of Ames jurisdiction limit line (west of Crescent Street)to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks; and,
WHEREAS, this contract involves the design of the project which includes at least two
public informational meetings,the actual design of pavement improvements,drainage analysis,and
evaluation of the existing sanitary and storm sewer pipe structure; and,
WHEREAS, services will include a base topographic survey, evaluation of construction
technique, area drainage 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 February 2016 letting for
construction during 2016; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms and were
evaluated according to certain criteria; and,
WHEREAS,staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm,Shive-Hattery,Inc.,
of West Des Moines, Iowa, at a cost of$83,500; and,
WHEREAS,this consultant has performed work with the City in the past,most recently the
ISU Research Park Phase III Improvements (both the paving and utility extension projects); and,
WHEREAS, the total project budget for administration, engineering, and construction is
$1,460,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the professional services agreement for the 2015/16 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements
(13th Street) with Shive-Hattery, Inc., of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed
$83,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'day of July, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14"'day of July, 2015.