HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. for Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue) RESOLUTION NO. 19-003
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WHKS & CO., FOR CAMPUSTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN
(WELCH AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the reconstruction of the 100 block of Welch Avenue between Lincoln Way and
Chamberlain Avenue is included in the FY 2019/20 Capital Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS,scheduled improvements to Welch Avenue provide the opportunity to enhance
traffic flow, upgrade amenities, and explore ways to match the current use of the area to a new
streetscape; and,
WHEREAS, the street pavement on Welch Avenue was most recently rebuilt in the late
1980s and century-old underground utility infrastructure is in need of replacement; and,
WHEREAS, the project will include water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer updates
on Lincoln Way(Hayward Avenue to Welch Avenue)and on Welch Avenue(Lincoln Way to Knapp
Street); and,
WHEREAS,the City Council asked staffto provide stakeholders with multiple opportunities
for feedback regarding how to improve the street design; and,
WHEREAS, input was requested from Campustown businesses, Iowa State University
students, and the Iowa State University Administration; and,
WHEREAS, in October 2018, the City Council selected a cross section for design and a
Request for Proposals was issued for design services; and,
WHEREAS, proposals from nine engineering firms were evaluated by four City staff
members,followed by a group discussion to verify how well each firm fulfilled the necessary criteria
and demonstrated the needed experience to complete this project; and,
WHEREAS, after weighing the capabilities and estimated fees for the nine firms, staff had
negotiated a contract with WHKS and Co. of Ames, Iowa, and although WHKS Co. did not have
the lowest fee, it still ranked first in best value, when considering qualifications and cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Engineering Services Agreement with WHKS&Co.from Ames,Iowa,for the Campustown
Public Improvements (Welch Avenue) in an amount not to exceed $139,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of January, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t' day of January, 2019.