HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the professional services agreement for 2022/23 CyRide Pavement Improvement (Lincoln Way) RESOLUTION NO. 23-093
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR 2022/23 CYRIDE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (LINCOLN WAY)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in December 2022, staff initiated a Request for Proposals for the 2022/23
CyRide Route Pavement Improvements Program. This contract is for professional services that
include the design and development of plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Lincoln
Way from Beedle Drive/Hickory Drive to Franklin Ave., including spot improvements of storm
and sanitary utilities, reconstruction of the shared use trail on the south side of Lincoln Way, and
Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) improvements at intersections; and,
WHEREAS, the proposals were evaluated according to the following criteria: 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 these firms, staff has
negotiated a contract with WHKS of Ames, Iowa. WHKS scored highest based on qualifications
and had the fourth lowest fee at $158,700. Staff is confident that a contract with WHKS will
provide the best value for professional services considering the firm's qualifications. WHKS has
extensive knowledge of utilities in the project area and previous 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 2022/23 CyRide Pavement Improvements (Lincoln
Way) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of February, 2023.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of February, 2023.