HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., for the 2021/22 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Ioway Creek (SE 16th Street to S. 5th Street) RESOLUTION NO. 21-410
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WHKS & CO., FOR THE 2021/22 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION-
IOWAY CREEK(SE 16T11 STREET TO S. 5TH STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-
way, adjacent to streets, and through greenbelts identified in the Long-Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP); and,
WHEREAS, this project will construct a shared use path connecting SE 16t1i Street to S. 5t1i
Street; and,
WHEREAS, this Professional Services Contract involves the design of the project and
services will include a base survey, evaluation of construction techniques, area drainage analysis,
preparation of plans and specifications, participation in at least one public informational meeting,
and attendance at a pre-construction meeting; and,
WHEREAS,Contract services also include notification and coordination with the Iowa DOT,
adjacent property owners, and contractors of nearby construction projects (Ioway Creek Flood
Mitigation, etc.); and,
WHEREAS, plan development and all required submittals to meet Iowa DOT letting
requirements are also included,with an anticipated Spring/Summer 2022 letting for construction in
2022/23; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms and were
evaluated according to the following criteria: Project Understanding, Design Team, Previous
Experience, Ability to Perform Work, and Estimated Contract Cost; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated a Contract with the highest-ranked firm,WHKS &Co.,of
Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the project is funded through a combination of$521,800 from Local Option
Sales Tax and$400,000 from MPO/STP funds,bringing the total project budget for administration,
engineering and construction to $921,800.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement with WHKS&Co.,ofAmes,Iowa,for the 2021/22 Shared
Use Path System Expansion-Ioway Creek(SE 16th Street to S.5t'Street)in an amount not to exceed
$72,400 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27`' day of July, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 27t'day of July, 2021.