HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving Airport Planning Services Contract for Master Plan Update RESOLUTION NO. 18-256
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH COFFMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR THE 2018 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in the 2017/18 Capital Improvements Plan there is a project to conduct an
update to the Airport Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, significant changes in the growth of General Aviation have required a re-
evaluation of the existing airport to determine what future action should be taken to maintain an
adequate, safe, and reliable facility to meet the needs of our community; and
WHEREAS, federal regulations required that selection for this project be based upon
qualifications only; costs cannot be considered in the selection process, which is contrary to City
Purchasing Policies; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the proposal received and determined that Coffman Associates,
Inc.,of Lees Summit,Missouri,was the most qualified firm to complete the Master Plan update;and
WHEREAS,staff has negotiated a contract in the amount of$286,650,with the City of Ames
share being (10%) in the amount of$31,850 which will come from the available balance in the
Airport Construction fund; and
WHEREAS, the study will take approximately 10 to 12 months to complete and requires
input from the Airport Advisory Committee, FBO, and general airport users.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Coffman Associates, Inc., of Lees Summit, Missouri, be awarded the contract for the 2018
Airport Master Plan in the amount of$318,850.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of May, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of May, 2018.