HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for 2016/17 Storm Water Erosion Control Program RESOLUTION NO. 16-453
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
2016/17 STORM WATER EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this annual program provides for stabilization of areas that have become eroded
in streams, channels, swales, gullies, or drainage ways that are part of the storm water system; and,
WHEREAS,the program provides a more permanent control of the erosion and will reduce
recurring maintenance costs in these areas; and,
WHEREAS, the location for this year's program along the South Skunk River adjacent to
Carr Park, Homewood Golf Course, and Inis Grove Park; and,
WHEREAS,this engineering contract will include the following elements:base topographic
survey and evaluation of construction technique; notification and coordination with right-of-way
users/Parks&Recreation Department/Water&Pollution Control Department; attendance at a pre-
construction meeting; at least one public informational meeting; and, preparation of plans and
specifications for the City's bid letting requirements; and,
WHEREAS,proposals were received from seven engineering firms and were evaluated;and,
WHEREAS,given the rankings,staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranking firm,
RDG Planning &Design of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$74,260.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Engineering Services Agreement for the 2016/17 Storm Water Erosion Control Program
with RDG Planning&Design of Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$74,260 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`h day of August, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9" day of August, 2016.