HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., for the 2021/22 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design Project RESOLUTION NO. 21-082
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WHKS
& CO.,OF AMES,IOWA,FOR THE 2021/22 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION DESIGN
PROJECTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this is the annual Program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers
and deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS,the goal of the Program is to identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration
to regain pipe capacity and reduce the wet weather flow at the treatment plant; and,
WHEREAS,the Program typically includes work such as the lining of existing mains or spray lining
of existing structures,as well as complete removal and replacement of structures and sanitary sewer mains;
and,
WHEREAS, in December 2020, staff initiated a Request for Proposals for the 2021/22 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation project design; and,
WHEREAS, proposals were received from four engineering firms and their qualifications were
evaluated according to the following criteria: Project Understanding,Approach to Customer Service,Key
Personnel,Relevant Experience,Ability to Perform Work,References, and Fee; and,
WHEREAS, after weighing the qualifications and estimated fees for these four firms, staff has
negotiated a contract with WHKS &Co.,of Ames,Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,WHKS & Co., scored highest based on qualifications and had the third lowest fee at
$222,000; and,
WHEREAS, WHKS & Co., had performed the design services for the last seven sanitary sewer
projects;therefore, it has the most extensive project knowledge and insight.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa, for the 2021/22 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Design project in the amount not to exceed$222,000,is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of February, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 23rd day of February, 2021.