HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for 2017/18 South Duff Avenue Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 17435
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
2017/18 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this project involves transportation system improvements along South Duff
Avenue (U.S. Highway 69) between the Iowa Department of Natural Resource's State Forest
Nursery and Ken Mari Road; and,
WHEREAS, these improvements will address existing safety issues in the corridor as well
as meet requirements associated with the Contract Rezoning Agreement of Bricke Town
Development at 3115, 3119, 3301, 3325, 3409, and 3413 South Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, the developer is responsible for stormwater
management for the site (typical of development in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 513),
as well as additional detention and conveyance as recommended in the City's Teagarden Drainage
Improvement Report; and,
WHEREAS, in return, the City is responsible for transportation improvements south to Ken
Mari?Road; the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) is also contributing funds to rehabilitate
the existing pavement of U.S. Highway 69 through the project corridor; and,
WHEREAS, this contract involves the design of the project; elements include at least one
public informational meeting which is expected to occur in September or October of 2017, design
of the pavement improvements, drainage analysis and design of respective storm water
improvements, and evaluation of the existing sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the design will include a shared-use path from Kitty Hawk Drive to Ken Maril
Road and a traffic signal at Crystal Street. Services will include a base survey, evaluation of
construction technique, area drainage analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, notification
and coordination with right of way users, and attendance at a pre-construction meeting; and,
WHEREAS, also included will be plan development and all required submittals to meet City
of Ames letting requirements, with an anticipated January 2018 bid letting for construction during
the spring and summer of 2018 with an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms and were
evaluated; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, Snyder &
Associates, Inc., of Ankeny, Iowa; this consultant has performed work with the City in the past, and
has extensive experience working with the IDOT on highway routes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc., of Ankeny, Iowa, for the
2017/18 South Duff Avenue Improvements in an amount not to exceed $133,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11`b day of July, 2017.
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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, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
ResoMon declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l l rn day of July, 2017.