HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Service Agreement with WHKS & CO. for the 2018/19 Shared Use Path System Expansion RESOLUTION NO. 19-097
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WHKS & CO. FOR THE
2018/19 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this project provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way,
adjacent to streets,and through greenbelts in accordance with the Long Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP); and,
WHEREAS, the project will be south of Lincoln Way and create a connection between the
Beedle Drive area and the Intermodal Facility; and,
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals(RFP)was created to solicit consulting design service
that included one public informational meeting, one bicycle stakeholder meeting,and design of the
shared use path; and,
WHEREAS, 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, the 2018/19 Shared Use Path System Expansion would require submittals to
meet Iowa DOT letting requirements with an anticipated 2019/20 winter letting for construction in
2020; and,
WHEREAS, eight RFPs were received and evaluated using the following criteria: Project
Understanding, Design Team, Key Personnel, Previous Experience, Project Approach,
Responsiveness,Ability to Perform Work,Proposed Project Design/Letting Schedule,and Estimated
Contract Cost; and,
WHEREAS,the planning,land acquisition, and engineering for this project is shown in the
2017/18 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) with funding in the amount of$180,000 from Local
Option Sales Tax and the construction is shown in the 2018/19 CIP with funding in the amount of
$241,000 from Local Option Sales Tax and $159,000 from MPO/STP funds for a total project
budget of$580,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. for the 2018/19 Shared Use Path
System Expansion-Trail Connection South of Lincoln Way(Beedle Drive to Intermodal Facility)
is hereby approved in an amount not to exceed$57,138.
ADOPTED THIS 26`'day of March, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of March, 2019.