HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Professional Services Agreement for the 2022/23 Concrete Pavement Improvements Design Project RESOLUTION NO. 22-435
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
THE 2022/23 CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this annual program utilizes current repair and reconstruction techniques to
improve concrete streets; and,
WHEREAS, these pavement improvements are needed to restore structural integrity,
serviceability, and rideability; and,
WHEREAS, targeted streets are reaching a point of accelerated deterioration and by
improving these streets prior to excessive problems, the service life will be extended; and,
WHEREAS, in June 2022, staff initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2022/23
Concrete Pavement Improvements; and,
WHEREAS,the professional services will provide the design and plan development for the
reconstruction of the streets in the neighborhood east of Brookside Park; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from five engineering firms and were
evaluated on the their qualifications according to the following criteria categories: Project
Understanding, Design Team/Key Personnel, Previous Experience, Project Approach,
Responsiveness,Abilityto Perform Work,Proposed Project Design/Letting Schedule,and Estimated
Contract Cost for engineering services; and,
WHEREAS, after weighing the qualifications and estimated fees for these five firms, staff
has negotiated a contract with WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,WHKS&Co.,scored highest based on qualifications and had the second lowest
fee at $312,400; and,
WHEREAS, staff is confident that a contract with WHKS will provide the best value for
Professional Services considering the firms qualifications and WHKS has existing knowledge of
utilities in the project area and experience on several City of Ames projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement for the 2022/23 Concrete Pavement Improvements Design
Proj ect with WHKS&Co.,of Ames,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$312,400 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`' day of August, 2022.
Renee all, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Rollins
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t' day of August, 2022.