HomeMy WebLinkAboutA013 - Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for the 2025/26 Shared Use Path System Expansion - South Dayton Avenue in an amount not to exceed $89,500ITEM #:16
DATE:09-23-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION - SOUTH DAYTON
AVENUE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to
streets, and through greenbelts. The City's Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies
those paths that separate bicycle traffic from higher-speed automobile traffic. This project
includes construction of a path along the east side of S. Dayton Avenue to connect E.
Lincoln Way to SE 16th Street, as shown in the attached map. This contract involves
the engineering design of the project.
Engineering s ervices will include a base survey, evaluation of construction techniques, area
drainage analysis, and preparation of plans and specifications for an Iowa DOT bid letting.
The contract will also include coordination with affected property owners, at least one
general public informational meeting, and coordination with right-of-way users that
may require relocation.
Proposals for this work were received from six engineering firms and were evaluated
according to the following criteria: Project Understanding, Design Team, Previous Experience,
Ability to Perform Work, and Estimated Contract Cost. Listed below is the ranking information
based on this evaluation:
Engineering Firm Overall Rank Estimated Design Fee
WHKS & Co.1 $ 89,500
Shive-Hattery 2 $ 130,000
Snyder & Associates 3 $ 65,000
Strand 4 $ 121,000
CDA 5 $ 70,000
HR Green 6 $ 149,980
Given the above rankings, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, WHKS
& Co., of Ames, Iowa. This project is budgeted in FY 2025/26 of the Capital Improvements
Plan (CIP) with funding in the amount of $335,000 in Local Option Sales Tax. The CIP
shows $390,000 in MPO funds; however, the AAMPO has awarded $520,000 in TAP
funds for the project, bringing the total funding to $855,000.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa for the
2025/26 Shared Use Path System Expansion - South Dayton Avenue in an amount not
to exceed $89,500.
2. Direct staff to negotiate an engineering agreement with another consulting firm.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on staff evaluation using the selection criteria listed above, WHKS & Co.
provides the best value to the City for design services of this project. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted
above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Map.pdf
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COLT ST
DEERE ST
BROWNING ST
WILLOW RD
PECAN AVE
PINE CIR
BIRCH AVE
SPRUCE CIR
POPLAR CIR
SALK AVE
COLT ST
S BELL AVE
S DAYTON AVE
SE 16TH ST
E LINCOLN WAY
FREEL DR
SE 5TH ST
S DAYTON PL
SE 9TH ST
ISAAC NEWTON DR
ALEXANDER AVE
GRAHAM ST
HYATT CIR
SE 5TH ST
N 1 inch = 625 feet
Date: 3/28/2022
Shared Use Path System ExpansionFY 2021/22: S. Dayton Avenue Cross Section #1 Cross Section #2 3