HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., for the 2020/21 South Dayton Avenue Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 20-599
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WHKS & CO., FOR THE 2020/21 SOUTH DAYTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the South Dayton Gateway area of Ames has seen increased congestion over
the last several years,and the development on South Dayton,South Bell Avenue,and SE 16`'Street
has contributed to the congestion; and,
WHEREAS,the completion of the northbound to westbound fly-over bridge at the Interstate
of 35 and US 30 interchange has made mitigating the congestion on South Dayton Avenue a priority;
and,
WHEREAS,in order to address the congestion,capacity improvements are needed at the SE
16`' Street and South Dayton Avenue intersection as well as signalizing the ramp terminals at the
South Dayton Avenue and US Highway 30 interchange; and,
WHEREAS,the Professional Services Agreement with WHKS &Co., involves the design
of the project; and,
WHEREAS,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 submittals required for
coordination with Iowa DOT to meet local letting requirements with an anticipated July 2021 letting
for construction in 2022; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for the work were received from seven engineering firms and were
evaluated; and,
WHEREAS,given the rankings,staff had negotiated a contract with the highest-ranked firm,
WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the engineering, construction administration, and construction budget for the
project is currently programmed with $700,000 in General Obligation Bonds and $400,000 in U-
STEP Grant Funds for a total of$1,100,000 [the current Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) allocates
$132,000 for engineering services].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa for the 2020/21 South
Dayton Avenue Improvements in an amount not to exceed$86,100 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'day of November, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of November, 2020.