HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for 2020/21 US Highway 69 Improvements (Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal at South Duff Avenue and US Hwy 30 Eastbound Off-Ramp) RESOLUTION NO. 19-503
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2020/21 U.S.
HIGHWAY 69 IMPROVEMENTS(INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AND U.S.HWY 30 EASTBOUND OFF-RAMP)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this project provides for intersection and corridor improvement projects along U.S.Highway
69 to alleviate congestion and reduce accidents;and,
WHEREAS,this project includes intersection improvements and traffic signal installation at South Duff
Avenue and U.S.Highway 30 Eastbound Off-Ramp along with realigning Billy Sunday Road to connect at this
intersection; and,
WHEREAS, this contract involves the design of the project and services will include a base survey,
evaluation of construction techniques,area drainage analysis,preparation of plans and specifications,conducting
at least one public informational meeting,notification and coordination with right-of-way users,and attendance
at a pre-construction meeting;and,
WHEREAS,also included will be plan development and all required submittals to meet local bid letting
requirements,with an anticipated spring 2020 letting for construction in 2020; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from 11 engineering firms and were evaluated
according to the following criteria:Project Understanding/Analysis of Conceptual Design,Design Team,Previous
Experience,Availability to Perform Work,and Estimated Contract Cost; and,
WHEREAS,staff has negotiated a contract with the highest-ranked firm,WHKS&Co.,of Ames,Iowa;
and,
WHEREAS, the engineering, construction administration, and construction budget for this project is
currently programmed with$230,000 in General Obligation Bonds,$400,000 in Road Use Tax,and$200,000 in
U-STEP Grant funds,for a total of$830,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
Professional Services Agreement for the 2020/21 U.S.Highway 69 Improvements(Intersection Improvements and
Traffic Signal at South Duff Avenue and U.S. Highway Eastbound Off-Ramp)project with WHKS &Co., of
Ames,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$68,600 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24'day of September,2019.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 24'day of September,2019.