HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Healthy Life Center Planning Study RESOLUTION NO. 17-501
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANTS FOR
HEALTHY LIFE CENTER PLANNING STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, at its May 23, 2017, meeting, the City Council provided guidance regarding the
scope of the Healthy Life Center Planning Study, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed, in concept, to the components to be included in the
study, the membership of the team suggested to review the proposals, and the evaluation criteria;
and,
WHEREAS, staff was also directed to: 1)request a comparison between a 25x33 yard stretch
pool and a 50-meter pool, 2) have the consultant add space in the conceptual drawings for the future
addition of six indoor tennis courts, and 3) strike references to the Boys and Girls Club involvement
in the study; and,
WHEREAS, after incorporating the Council's wishes, staff issued the Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the Healthy Life Center Planning Study on June 1, 2017, with a due date of June 28, 2017,
and requested services included gathering project information; conducting a market analysis;
performing a site analysis; developing conceptual layout, design, and drawings; developing cost
estimates; performing a financial analysis; developing promotional tools; and, presenting a final
report; and,
WHEREAS, the RFP was issued to 55 interested parties with responses received from 9
firms, which were evaluated and ranked by an evaluation committee based on the matrix provided
in the RFP; and,
WHEREAS, based on interviews, responses to follow-up questions, and the determination
of the best value to the City, it was decided that RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines, Iowa,
exhibited a better ability to provide the services requested by the City; and,
WHEREAS, funds for these services will come from FY 2016/17 General Fund savings, and
the study is scheduled to be completed by late December.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract to RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines, Iowa, for conducting the
Healthy Life Center Planning Study in an amount not to exceed $93,450 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8" day of August, 2017.
01A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t" day of August, 2017.