HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Change Order No. 2 for WPC Digester Pumps, Piping, and Valves Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 18-476
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
DIGESTER PUMPS, PIPING, AND VALVES REPLACEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on May 9,2017,the City Council awarded a contract for engineering services
to Strand Associates,Inc.,of Madison,Wisconsin,for design of the Water Pollution Control Facility
(WPCF)Pump,Piping, and Valve Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed$127,700; and,
WHEREAS, during preliminary design, Strand reviewed the applicable building code
requirements related to the Digester Complex along with standards set by the National Fire
Protection Association(NFPA) for wastewater treatment plants; and,
WHEREAS, the Digester Complex was originally designed and constructed in accordance
with the building codes that were in place at the time; and,
WHEREAS, based on Strand's review, the Complex does not comply with current NFPA
and National Electric Code (NEC)requirements; therefore, Strand has recommended that the City
upgrade the electrical system to meet the current Code as part of the Pump, Piping, and Valve
Replacement Project; and,
WHEREAS, a second amendment to the original engineering services agreement has been
prepared, and the revised scope now includes bidding and construction administration services
($144,800) and construction observation services ($72,000), for a total additional amount not to
exceed$217,000; and,
WHEREAS,this project is a consolidation of a number of smaller projects identified in the
Capital Improvements Plan over a period of several years. The final design work is still under way,
and the engineer's estimate of probable construction is still being developed; and,
WHEREAS, staff has worked with Strand to develop a revised scope of work for the design
of the combined project, and the Contract Change Order for Strand to complete the additional
engineering design will be an increase of$217,000,bringing its total contract amount to $515,700.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Change Order No. 2 for additional engineering services to Strand Associates,Inc.,of Madison,
Wisconsin, for the WPCF Pump, Piping, and Valve Replacement Project in an additional amount
not to exceed$217,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'day of August, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
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 14t'day of August, 2018.