HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Engineering Services Agreement for FY 2023/24 Story County Edge-of-Field Project RESOLUTION NO. 23-558
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
FY 2023/24 STORY COUNTY EDGE-OF-FIELD PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on September 14,2023,four proposals were received in response to a Request
for Proposals(RFP)issued for Engineering Services related to the FY 2023/24 Story County Edge-
of-Field Project. The technical proposals were scored by staff from the Water&Pollution Control
Department, Story County Conservation, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land
Stewardship (IDALS). Both Story County Conservation and IDALS are funding partners for the
project and provide essential staff time and resources; and,
WHEREAS, staff from the Water & Pollution Control Department, Story County
Conservation, and IDALS selected the proposal from Sustainable Environmental Consultants as
the option that provided the best overall value to the project.All parties were confident in its ability
to provide the services requested, it also provided the lowest likely cost; and,
WHEREAS, staff believes that a realistic estimate is that 25 field tile outlets would proceed
through the final design and construction phases. This value was used to determine contract pricing
of$70,080. This project is being funded from the FY 2023/24 Edge-of Field Project/Watershed-
based Nutrient Reduction Capital Improvements Plan, which is budgeted at $300,000 annually.
Additionally, Story County Conservation and IDALS are reimbursing the City for costs related to
this project. The cost-share for design services is 1/3 each. The net cost to the City for this contract
will be $23,360.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract for Engineering Services related to the FY 2023/24 Story County Edge-of-
Field Project in the amount of$70,080 to Sustainable Environmental Consultants of West Des
Moines, Iowa, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of October, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of October, 2023.