HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement for Preliminary Design & Traffic Safety Improvement Program Grant Application Prep for GW Carve & Cameron School Rd RoundaboutRESOLUTION NO. 26-252
RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION PREPARATION
FOR G.W. CARVER AND CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD ROUNDABOUT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the intersection of G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road is
located in northwest Ames on the boundary between the City of Ames and Story County
and has been identified as a critical location for future transportation improvements due
to anticipated traffic growth associated with surrounding development ; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames and Story County entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), approved by Story County on February 10, 2026, and by the City
Council on February 24, 2026, to share costs associated with preliminary engineering
and preparation of a Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant application. Under
the MOU, the actual cost of this work will be shared equally, with Story County’s
participation capped at $50,000; and,
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2026, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
preliminary engineering services and preparation of a TSIP grant application. Proposals
were due March 27, 2026. A selection committee consisting of City of Ames, Ames Area
MPO, and Story County staff reviewed and scored the submitted proposals based on
project understanding and approach, team qualifications, previous experience, availability
to perform the work, and proposed cost. Based on the completed evaluation, Bolton &
Menk was the top-ranked firm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Professional Service Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Ames, IA, for
Preliminary Design and Traffic Safety Improvement Program Grant Application
Preparation for G.W. Carver and Cameron School Road Roundabout in an amount not to
exceed $60,728 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2026.