HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, of Ames, Iowa, for the Airport Airside Improvements (Runway 01/19 Reconstruction)RESOLUTION NO. 25-144
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BOLTON & MENK, OF AMES, IOWA, FOR THE AIRPORT AIRSIDE
IMPROVEMENTS (RUNWAY 01/19 RECONSTRUCTION)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the primary runway at the Ames Municipal Airport, Runway 01/19, is in
deteriorated condition. The surface consists of hot-mix asphalt over portland cement concrete and
has a current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 45—well below the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) threshold of 55 for reconstruction eligibility; and,
WHEREAS, the Airside Improvements (Runway 01/19 Reconstruction) involves full
reconstruction of Runway 01/19 and portions of associated taxiways, including A1–A4, parts of
Crosswind Runway 13/31, and Parallel Taxiway B within the Runway Safety Area; and,
WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, was selected to complete the design
work through a task order under its existing master agreement. The proposed fee of $1,196,600
was reviewed through an Independent Fee Evaluation (IFE) performed by Foth Engineering. That
evaluation confirmed the proposed fee to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAA
guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that approving Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, of Ames, Iowa, for Airport
Airside Improvements (Runway 01/19 Reconstruction) in the amount not to exceed $1,196,600,
contingent on FAA grant funding, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of April, 2025.