HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Professional Services Agreement for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with HR Green for the South Grand Avenue Extension Project RESOLUTION NO. 20-162
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH HR GREEN
OF JOHNSON, IOWA REGARDING
THE SOUTH GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, City Council awarded the South Grand Avenue Extension
construction contract to Peterson Contractors Inc. (PCI), of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of
$9,368,716.27; and,
WHEREAS,typically,Public Works Engineering construction inspection staff is responsible for
project administration and field observation for compliance with the plans and specifications, which
would require multiple full-time City inspectors and a Civil Engineer to be designated for this one project;
and,
WHEREAS, in consideration fo the staff workload in the current construction season and the
complexity of this project, proposals were solicited for contract construction inspection and
administration; and,
WHEREAS, three engineering firms submitted proposals that were evaluated according to the
following criteria:Project Understanding/responsiveness,Approach to Customer Service,Key Personnel,
Relevant Experience,Ability to Perform Work, and References; and,
WHEREAS, after weighing the capabilities and estimated fees for the three firms, staff has
negotiated a contract with HR Green from Johnston, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, HR Green was the firm that completed the original preliminary planning study for
this project, therefore, HR Green has previous knowledge and insight into this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the Agreement with HR Green of Johnston,Iowa,for the construction administration and inspection for
the South Grand Avenue Extension in an amount not-to-exceed $457,250 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14"'day of April, 2020.
Diane-R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of April, 2020.