HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for Teagarden Area Drainage Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 16-481
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
TEAGARDEN AREA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this project 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,this program provides a more permanent control of the erosion and will reduce
recurring maintenance costs in these areas; and,
WHEREAS, the location for this project is the Teagarden Area in the southeast corner of
town, and the drainage area can be broken down into three watersheds: North Branch, Middle
Branch, and south Branch; and,
WHEREAS, all three branches eventually meet near the dead-end of Patricia Drive where
a concrete cunette (paved channel) conveys the storm water southeast where the water enters a
drainage ditch and is conveyed to the South Skunk River; and,
WHEREAS, this specific project will focus on improvements to the Middle Branch and
South Branch on the east side of U.S. Highway 69; and
WHEREAS, this contract involves the design of the project and at least two project
informational meetings with area residents; and,
WHEREAS, services will include the following elements: base topographic survey and
evaluation of construction technique; notification and coordination with right-of-way users;
attendance at a pre-construction meeting; preparation of plans and specifications meeting all
submittals for the City of Ames letting requirements with an anticipated winter 2017 letting for
construction during 2017;and, submitting the SRF Sponsored Project application and following all
appropriate SRF Sponsored Project procedures; and,
WHEREAS,proposals were received from six engineering firms and were evaluated; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, Bolton &Menk,
Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$69,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Engineering Services Agreement with Bolton&Menk, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in an amount
not to exceed $69,500 for the Teagarden Area Drainage Improvements is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of August, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Orazem
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of August, 2016.