HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program Phase 3 Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 23-233
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
2023/24 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM (PHASE 3)
PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) program provides for the
installation of infrastructure for a traffic adaptive signal system that conducts real-time
optimization of traffic and pedestrian flow at signalized intersections. Traffic adaptive systems
provide a significant improvement in efficiency and provides reliable travel times during all times
of the day; and,
WHEREAS, Phases 1 and 2 of the ITS network are currently under construction and
include the corridors of S. Duff(Crystal Street to 13th Street), E. 13th Street (Duff Ave to Dayton
Ave), Dayton Ave (E. 13th Street to E. Lincoln Way), Lincoln Way (Dayton Ave to University
Blvd), University Blvd (Lincoln Way to Airport Road), and Airport Road (University Blvd to S.
Duff). Construction on these phases is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2023; and,
WHEREAS, Phase 3 of the program expands the ITS network along Grand Avenue (US
HWY 69) and extend the network north on Duff Avenue to Grand Avenue, including the segment
of 24th Street between Grand Avenue and Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the professional service contract involves the design of the Phase 3 project.
Elements include an initial needs assessment of the corridor,communication network architectural
design, preparation of construction plans, and integration assistance during construction; and,
WHEREAS, proposals for the design work were solicited from six firms who showed
interest in the Phases 1 and 2 design services. Only one proposal was received from the team of
HR Green with GBASI as a sub-consultant. This same team performed the design services for
Phases 1 and 2; and,
WHEREAS,the proposal from HR Green was reviewed and met all of staff s requirements;
therefore, staff negotiated a contract with HR Green of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of$172,620.
General Obligation Bonds from the 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program -Phase 3
($468,300 budgeted)will be used for the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the professional services agreement for 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program
(Phase 3)project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 251h day of April, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 251h day of April, 2023.