HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., for the 2020/21 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Vet Med Trail (S. 16th Street to S. Grand Avenue) RESOLUTION NO. 21-008
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BOLTON & MENK,INC., FOR THE 2020/21 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM
EXPANSION-VET MED TRAIL (S. 16TH STREET TO S. GRAND AVENUE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the project provides for the construction of shared use paths along streets
through greenbelts; and,
WHEREAS,the Long-Range Transportation Plan(LRTP)identifies those paths that separate
bicycle traffic from higher-speed automobile traffic; and,
WHEREAS,this project will pave the existing granular Vet Med Trail from South 16"'Street
to South Grand Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, this Contract involves the design for the project with elements that include at
least one public informational meeting, easement acquisition services for the 1225 S. 16`h Street
(rear)property, 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 Iowa
Department of Transportation(DOT), Iowa State University, adjacent property owners, and
contractors of nearby construction projects, and attendance at a pre-construction meeting; and,
WHEREAS, also included will be plan development and all required submittals to meet the
Iowa DOT letting requirements,with an anticipated Summer/Fall 2021 letting for construction in
2021-22, coordinated with the South Grand work; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms and were
evaluated; and,
WHEREAS, after ranking the engineering firms, staff has negotiated a Contract with the
highest ranked firm, Bolton&Menk, Inc., of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the project is shown in the 2020/21 Capital Improvements Plan with funding
in the amount of$461,000 from Local Option Sales Tax, and $159,000 from MPO/STP funds,
bringing the total project budget for administration, engineering and construction to $620,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton&Menk,Inc.,of Ames,Iowa,for the 2020/21
Shared Use Path System Expansion - Vet Med Trail (S. 16"' Street to S. Grand Avenue) in the
amount not to exceed $46,138 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`' day of January, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of January, 2021.