HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for East Industrial Area Utility Extension Project RESOLUTION NO. 16-403
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
EAST INDUSTRIAL AREA UTILITY EXTENSION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this project includes extending sanitary sewer main and water main to the
eastern limits of the proposed East Industrial annexation area along East Lincoln Way; and,
WHEREAS,this industrial area is generally located north of U.S.Highway 30,directly east
of the current City limits, west of 590t1i Avenue, and south of the Union Pacific Railroad(UPRR);
and,
WHEREAS,the project intent is to extend sewer and water from the west to serve both the
north and south sides of East Lincoln Way(Barilla to 590t1i Avenue) in order to be positioned for
future extensions within the expanding industrial development area; and,
WHEREAS,this contract involves the design of the project, a public information meeting,
and evaluation of the existing downstream sanitary sewer capacity; and,
WHEREAS,services will include the following elements:a preliminary engineering planning
study to evaluate proposed routing and downstream siphon capacity; conceptual analysis for ability
and cost to serve the Regional Commercial area east of I-35 and both north and south of East 13th
Street; development of a report for submission to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
permitting approval; coordination with the Federal Highway Administration and the Iowa
Department of Transportation to obtain an agreement regarding the crossing of Interstate 35; base
topographic survey; evaluation of construction technique; preparation of plans and specifications;
notification and coordination with right-of-way users;attendance at a pre-construction meeting;and,
plan development and all required submittals to meet the City's letting requirements with anticipated
spring 2017 letting for construction during 2017; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from five engineering firms and were
evaluated; and,
WHEREAS,staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm,Stanley Consultants,
Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $254,070.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Engineering Services Agreement for the East Industrial Area Utility Extension project with
Stanley Consultants, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $254,070 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`'day of July, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher, Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12"'day of July, 2016.