HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for 2019/20 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (Mortensen Rd, West of S. Dakota Avenue) RESOLUTION NO. 20-461
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2019/20 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS (MORTENSEN ROAD,WEST OF SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,multi-modal transportation refers to the various modes used by Ames residents
to travel the transport system; and,
WHEREAS, this program is aimed at improving the roadway to create a safer interaction
between modes using alternatives such as improved crossing visibility at intersections, bike
detection, and on-street facilities (e.g.,bike lanes, sharrows); and,
WHEREAS,bike lanes consist of a portion of the roadway designated by striping, signing,
and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists; and,
WHEREAS,sharrows are markings used in travel lanes that are shared by bicycles and motor
vehicles,and this technique is used when a travel lane is too narrow to provide a standard width bike
lane; and,
WHEREAS, bike detection improvements include retrofitting signalized intersections to
radar detection to facilitate the movement of bicycles; and,
WHEREAS,this project will install new accessible ramps at the intersections of Mortensen
Road and Miller Avenue and Mortensen Road and Poe Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the Mortensen Road and Miller Avenue intersection was originally built to serve
as a CyRide turnaround before being converted into a standard intersection once a new CyRide
turnaround was constructed farther west, and removal of the old CyRide turnaround at Miller
Avenue and construction of standard intersection radii will also be included in this project; and,
WHEREAS, staff developed plans for this project with an estimated cost of$65,569,which
allowed for the solicitation of formal quotes per the City of Ames Purchasing Policies&Procedures,
and on July 29, 2020, quotes were received for this project; and,
WHEREAS,the revenues include$80,000 from the 2019/20 Multi-Modal Improvements and
$30,000 from the 2020/21 Pavement Restoration; the total expenses for Engineering &
Administration and Construction total $80,495
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that contract for the 2019/20 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements(Mortensen Road,west of South
Dakota Avenue)awarded to Con-Struct,Inc.,of Ames,Iowa,in the amount of$65,495.95,is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`'day of August, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25t'day of August, 2020.