HomeMy WebLinkAboutA025 - Resolution approving PSA with Strand Associates for 2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (Eat Lincoln Way)ITEM #:26
DATE:07-14-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2026/27 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
(EAST LINCOLN WAY)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Arterial Street Pavement Improvements Program is an annual program for the
reconstruction or rehabilitation of arterials streets in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
On September 23, 2025, City Council received a presentation of findings from the East Lincoln
Way Corridor Study. The study was initiated to evaluate future roadway cross sections
and multimodal improvements along East Lincoln Way from Duff Avenue to the South
Skunk River bridge.
The study recommended the following improvements:
Reconstruct E Lincoln Way as a 3-lane roadway (one travel lane in each direction with a
center two-way left-turn lane).
Construct a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side of the corridor.
Add pedestrian crossing improvements at priority locations identified in the Walk Bike
Roll Ames plan.
Reconfigure the intersection of Duff Avenue and Lincoln Way, significantly improving
operations and safety.
On October 14, 2025, staff was directed to utilize the E Lincoln Way (Duff Avenue to S
Skunk River) Corridor Study's recommended improvements when proceeding with final
design of the 2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements project.
To begin the design process for this project staff initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP)
process for professional services for the design and development of plans and specifications
for the project. Proposals for this work were received from eight engineering firms on May 29,
2026. The proposals were evaluated on their qualifications according to the following criteria:
Project Understanding, Project Approach, Design Team/Key Personnel, Previous Experience,
and Cost.
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The evaluation scores are as follows:
Firm Qualifications Score Fee Final
Rank
Strand 273 $350,000 1
Kimley Horn 268 391,755 2
WHKS 261 258,000 3
Kirkham Micheal 257.5 361,030 4
McClure 255 559,740 5
Foth 242.5 442,838 6
ISG 240 344,200 7
Snyder 228 289,350 8
Strand Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, scored the highest based on qualifications. Staff has
reviewed Strand's proposed fee of $350,000 and believes it provides the greatest value in
terms of services and represents the level of design effort needed for this project. Strand
performed the 2025 Corridor study and therefore has the most knowledge of the project with
an additional year of study. Additionally Strand's proposal had the most complete scope
required to perform detailed design necessary to address the challenges of this corridor with a
new configuration. This design effort will help to set proper staging for the project, saving costs
and reducing delays in construction.
A summary of revenues and projected expenses for the project is shown below:
Funding Source Revenues Expenses
GO Bonds $1,260,000
STBG Grant Funds 2,880,000
Sanitary Sewer Utility 610,000
Water Utility 300,000
Construction (Est.) $4,510,000
Engineering (this action) 350,000
Administration 190,000
TOTAL $5,050,000 $5,050,000
The project is anticipated to be bid in the winter of 2026/27 with construction activities
occurring in 2027.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the professional services agreement with Strand Associates of Ames, IA, for
2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements (E Lincoln Way) in an amount not to
exceed $350,000.
2. Direct staff to negotiate an engineering agreement with another consulting firm.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on staff’s evaluation using a qualifications based scoring criteria, Strand
A s socia t es will provide the best value to the City for professional services for the
2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements program. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted
above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
26-27 E Lincoln Way Location Map.pdf
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2026/27 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements
E Lincoln Way (Duff Ave to S Skunk River)
Open trenching Sanitary Force main
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