HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Construction Observation Services Agreement for 2014/15 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Manhole Rehabilitation Basins 1 & 5) RESOLUTION NO. 15-511
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR 2014/15 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (MANHOLE
REHABILITATION BASINS 1 AND 5)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on July 22,2015,bids for the construction project were received and on July 28,
2015,the Council awarded the contract to Save Our Sewers, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount
of$1,622,502.06; and,
WHEREAS,typically,City construction inspection staff is responsible for field observation
for compliance with the plans and specifications of Capital Improvement and development projects
with an approximate total value of$15M to $16M; and,
WHEREAS, this season, the staff will be responsible for well over $26M due to projects,
such as the Iowa State Research Park, Grant Avenue Paving, and Dotson Drive Paving; and,
WHEREAS,with the additional workload in addition to this project utilizing rehabilitation
methods that are unfamiliar to City staff, proposals were solicited for construction observation
services to assist staff in the field observation; and,
WHEREAS,the selected firm will ensure compliance with the plans and specifications,assist
in the required SRF funding documentation, support the project close out, and provide
training/education for City staff on the rehabilitation methods outlined in the contract; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from five engineering firms/teams and
were evaluated on their qualifications; and,
WHEREAS,after weighing the capabilities and estimated fees for these five firms,staff has
negotiated a contract in an amount not to exceed$124,700 with the team of V&K/WHKS from West
Des Moines, Iowa, and Ames, Iowa, respectively; and,
WHEREAS,the V&K/WHKS team scored the highest and although not the lowest fee, still
ranks first in best value; and,
WHEREAS,because the same group performed the design services,the V&K/WHKS team
also has the most extensive project knowledge and insight; and,
WHEREAS,the V&K/WHKS fee,construction engineering,and project administration are
estimated to be $200,000,bringing the total estimated project cost to $1,822,502.06; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this project is in the amount of$3,270,000 from State Revolving
Loan Funds as included in the FY 2014/15 Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the construction observation services agreement with the team of V&K/WHKS in an amount
not to exceed $124,700 for the 2014/15 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Manhole Rehabilitation
Basins 1 and 5) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of August, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25`b day of August, 2015.