HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Water Quality Monitoring Study at Ada Hayden Heritage Park RESOLUTION NO. 17-262
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING
STUDY AT ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the lakes at Ada Hayden Heritage Park are used recreationally for fishing and
boating and act as an indirect water source for the Ames Water Plant in times of extreme drought;
and,
WHEREAS, in-depth monitoring of the lakes' health has not been conducted since the
sumrners of 2009 and 2010, and staff recommends monitoring of the lakes' health every five to
seven years; and,
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2017, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services
was issued for Water Quality Monitoring at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to be performed in 2017 and
2018 ; and,
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2017, the City received two proposals in response to the RFP;
each firm also proposed additional monitoring related to the lakes' inflows and outflows to better
understand the dynamics of the lakes; and,
WHEREAS, after a thorough review of each firm's proposal, staff determined that the State
Hygienic Laboratory was the most qualified firm for the study; and,
WHEREAS, staff has worked with the State Hygienic Laboratory before for analysis related
to drinking water and wastewater, and staff is confident that the Laboratory will provide a quality
study to use for future planning purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreement for Water Quality Monitoring Services at Ada Hayden Heritage Park with State
Hygienic Laboratory of Coralville, Iowa, in the amount of$35,790.80 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t' day of May, 2017.
A c4444.1
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t' day of May, 2017.