HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Professional Services Agreement for the 2022/23 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvement Project RESOLUTION NO. 22-436
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
2022/23 ASPHALT STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in July 2022, staff initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the
2022/23 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvement Program and the professional services will provide
the design and plan development for the reconstruction of Oakwood Road from University
Boulevard to State Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the project also includes improvements to water, storm, and sanitary utilities;
and,
WHEREAS, proposals for this work were received from three engineering firms and were
evaluated on their qualifications according to the following criteria categories: Project
Understanding, Design Team/Key Personnel, Previous Experience, Project Approach,
Responsiveness,Ability to Perform Work,Proposed Project Design/Letting Schedule,and Estimated
Contract Cost for engineering services; and,
WHEREAS,after weighing the qualifications and estimated fees for the three firms,staff has
negotiated a contract with WHKS of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, WHKS scored highest based on qualifications and had the second lowest fee
at $122,800, and staff is confident that a contract with WHKS will provide the best value for
professional services considering the firms qualifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement for the 2022/23 Asphalt Street Pavement Improvement
Project with WHKS&Co.,of Ames,Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$122,800 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`' day of August, 2022.4R ee all, C4ity 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 9"day of August, 2022.