HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Services Agreement for Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure Design Project RESOLUTION NO. 24-365
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR THE AMES PLAN 2040 SANITARY SEWER
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this program involves installation of sanitary sewer infrastructure into the
priority growth tiers shown in the Ames Plan 2040. Installing the sanitary sewer systems
proactively opens the ability to develop land in the adopted growth tiers; and,
WHEREAS, this project would include extending sanitary sewer from the trunk main at
265th Street to the west and then north along 550th Avenue. A bid alternate, if funding allows,
would extend the sanitary sewer further west along 265th Street from 550th Avenue to US 69; and,
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, staff initiated a Request for Proposals process for
professional services to provide the City with the design, development of plans and specifications,
and land acquisition for this project. After weighing the qualifications and estimated fees for these
seven firms, staff has negotiated a contract with WHKS of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,WHKS scored highest based on qualifications and is the lowest in design cost
of $273,300. 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 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Infrastructure Design project with WHKS of Ames,Iowa,in the amount of not to exceed$273,300
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2024.
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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 25th day of June, 2024.