HomeMy WebLinkAboutA028 - Hearing on 2024/25 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Skunk RiverITEM #:31
DATE:02-25-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION - SKUNK RIVER
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to streets,
and through greenbelts. This project involves the extension of a shared use path from Billy Sunday
Road to the east side of the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex to create a key connection with the
Skunk River Trail to the south part of Ames.
Staff has been working with Snyder & Associates, Inc. of Ankeny, Iowa to develop plans and
specifications for the project. On February 19, 2025, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $324,800
Howrey Construction Inc.$249,649.25
Con-Struct, Inc.$273,067.00
TK Concrete, Inc.$275,625.00
Marlin Concrete LLC $277,677.83
A&A Concrete, LLC $295,860.60
Brothers Concrete $296,555.00
Caliber Concrete LLC $299,564.76
Concrete Professionals $318,966.95
The table below shows the revenues and expenses for this project:
Revenues Amount Expenses Amount
2024/25 Shared Use Path
(Local Option Sales Tax)$350,000
Design $ 33,500
Construction (est)$249,649.25
Administration $ 20,000
Totals $350,000 $303,149.25
ALTERNATIVES:
1. A p p r o v e final plans and specification and award a contract to Howrey Construction Inc., of
Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of $249,649.25.
2. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide a key connection to the shared use path network in this part of the city.
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Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1,
as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Project Map.pdf
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