HomeMy WebLinkAboutA014 - Accepting 2024/25 Clear Water Diversion as completed by Iowa Water & Waste Systems, of Ames, IAITEM #:16
DATE:02-25-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 CLEAR WATER DIVERSION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Clear water from sump pump footing drains can cause overloading and backups in the sanitary sewer,
as well as increases in the volume of clean water that is treated at the Water Pollution Control Facility.
The Clear Water Diversion program involves diverting footing drain discharge from sanitary
sewers and reducing the number of sump pumps directly discharging over the back of curb in
locations where no storm sewer exists. This diversion results in lower volumes of clean water needing
treatment at the Water and Pollution Control Facility and reduced locations of ice buildup in the curb
and gutter during winter months.
The location of this project was on Douglas Avenue from 14th Street to 16th Street. On June 11,
2024, the City Council awarded the 2024/25 Clear Water Diversion project to Iowa Water & Waste
Systems of Ames, IA in the amount of $90,681.
Change Order 1 (Final Balancing) was approved by staff in the deduct amount of ($17,833) and reflects
final measured field quantities. Therefore, construction was completed in the amount of $72,848.
Engineering and contract administration is estimated at $16,500 bringing overall project costs to
$89,348. The remaining balance of will be returned to the fund and programmed for future Clear Water
Diversion program priorities.
Funding Source Available Revenue Expenses
Clear Water Diversion Program Fund Carry Over $ 26,826
2023/24 Clear Water Diversion Program 50,000
2024/25 Clear Water Diversion Program 50,000
As bid Construction Cost $ 90,681
Change Order 1
(17,833)
Total Construction Cost $72,848
Engineering and Administration 16,500
TOTAL $ 126,826 $ 89,348
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2024/25 Clear Water Diversion as completed by Iowa Water & Waste Systems, of
Ames, IA, in the amount of $72,848.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1,
as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Certification Letter- 2024-25 Clear Water Diversion.pdf
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Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
February 21, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2024/25 Clear Water Diversion project was completed in an acceptable
manner by Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $72,848 and was
inspected by the Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
Justin A. Clausen, PE, CPWP-M
Interim Public Works Director
JAC/lbc
cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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