HomeMy WebLinkAboutA016 - Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly UpdateTo:Mayor and City Council
From:Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director
Date:March 21, 2025
Subject:Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
Item No. 10
MEMO
PROJECT UPDATE:
In accordance with a previous directive, staff is required to keep the City Council
informed of the construction status of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC)
and will provide a written update at Council's second meeting of each month.
Additionally, staff, along with representatives from Story Construction and RDG
Planning and Design, will provide an in-person update once per quarter (January, April,
July, & October). If anything occurs during the project that requires Council action, staff
will present this in a timely manner. Therefore, the City's Construction Manager for the
project, Story Construction, has provided a Project Status Report (Attachment A).
Story Construction and RDG Planning and Design are 92% complete with reviewing
shop drawings and submittals. This activity will continue until 100% complete.
CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY:
There were no change orders recently approved but the changes thus far on the project are
shown on the change order log (Attachment B).
To date, change orders for the project total $251,029, or 11.95% of the contingency
budget. The contingency for this project is $2.1 million with a current balance of
$1,848,971. There is also $1 million set aside for mitigation of contamination issues,
which has not been used at this time.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Story Construction Monthly Project Status Report 2025-3.pdf
Attachment B - Change Order Log - 3-25-25.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
Monthly Project Status Report
March 2025
PROGRESS THIS PAST MONTH:
1. Roofing was completed on the Natatorium.
2. Fire sprinkler piping and ductwork has been
3. Precast concrete in the areas of the building outside of the Natatorium has been completed.
4. Main structural steel installation has been completed outside of the Natatorium, with detailing
nearing completion.
5. Special inspections and testing of structural steel and base-of-precast grout continued and are
ongoing.
6. Roofing operations began on the lower roof area.
7. Joint sealant work related to the precast concrete panels has been ongoing.
8. Pre-Install meetings were held for pre-wiring rough-ins and pools and concrete slab vapor barrier.
9. Submittals and Requests for Information continued to be processed between the Bid Package
Contractors, Story Construction, and RDG Planning & Design.
WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT MONTH:
1. Installation of fire sprinkler piping, ductwork, and electrical conduit in the ceiling of the Natatorium
is planned for completion.
2. Painting of the ceiling in the Natatorium.
3. Wellness pool basin work is starting.
4. Structural steel detailing for the area of the building outside of the Natatorium is scheduled for
completion.
5. Roofing is scheduled for completion in the area outside of the Natatorium.
6. Removing frost from the subgrade and drying the dirt inside of the building as the roofing is
completed.
7. Underground plumbing is planned to begin in the area outside of the Natatorium.
8. Joint sealant work will continue at the joints between the precast concrete wall panels, including
the Building Envelope Consult inspections for this work.
9. Development of the Crew Workflow Plan for the site improvements such as storm sewer,
grading, and parking lot paving.
SCHEDULE SUMMARY:
Construction Substantial Completion Date: January 20, 2026
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installed in the ceiling of the Natatorium.
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 12:16 pm
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Exterior Elev View South…
Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 12:10 pm
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
West Ext temp opening …
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 02:52 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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North Elevation showing
structural steel for roof top
equipment screening
SW Elevation - Temporary
enclosure at future glazing,
and temp heat at future water
slide opening
PROJECT PHOTOS:
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 12:08 pm
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Wellness high ceiling rou…
Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 12:08 pm
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Nat view east high ceilin…
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 02:52 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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South wall of Wellness pool
high ceiling mechanical
rough ins
View to Southeast showing
high ceiling mechanical
rough ins
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 12:00 pm
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
North Walk Track view to…
Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 11:57 am
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Walk Track joists & decki…
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 02:52 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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View from top end of
walking track showing
clerestory glazing openings
and completed roof deck
North elevation of curtain
wall glazing showing
walking track space
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 11:56 am
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Main entry framing.jpg
Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/14/2025 at 11:54 am
Upload Date
03/16/2025 at 10:57 am
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
Locker Room Roofing & …
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 02:52 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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North Main Entry showing
metal framing for future
metal panel finishes
View looking east of locker
rooms with roofing and roof
drains in progress
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/03/2025 at 03:00 pm
Upload Date
03/07/2025 at 02:28 pm
Uploaded By
Eli Rochleau
Name
2B83073D-A18B-4D13-8…
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 02:52 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
03/13/2025 at 02:49 pm
Upload Date
03/17/2025 at 03:14 pm
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
20250313_144926.jpg
View East over locker rooms
showing roof curbs for future
roof top units
Northwest Natatorium roof
showing completed
membrane roofing
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Contractor Change
Order #Description Amount Balance
Beginning Contingency
Balance $ 2,100,000
All Star Concrete 1 Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 10,010 $ 2,089,990
Core Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review, Precast Panel Joint Mods, Mechanical Louver Mods, Steel
Lintel, Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 22,065 $ 2,067,925
Core Construction 2 Misc. Structural Revisions & South Elevation Glazing Revised $ 3,979 $ 2,063,946
Core Construction 3 Geared Trolley and Hoist $ (2,952) $ 2,066,898
Lansink Construction 1 Wet Room Door Change, Multipurpose Room Cubbies $ 42,129 $ 2,024,769
Lansink Construction 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ 2,858 $ 2,021,911
Lansink Construction 3 Interior Finishes $ 3,021 $ 2,018,890
Lansink Construction 4 Check-In Standing Desk $ 3,995 $ 2,014,895
Central States Roofing 1 IDPH Permit Review, Mechanical Louver Mods $ 1,647 $ 2,013,248
Orning Glass Company 1 Wet Room Door Changes $ (3,823) $ 2,017,071
Orning Glass Company 2 Window Frit Revisions $ 1,743 $ 2,015,328
Hilsabek Schacht 1 Wet Room Door Change $ - $ 2,015,328
Hilsabek Schacht 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ - $ 2,015,328
Hilsabek Schacht 3 Donor Wall Drywall $ 3,557 $ 2,011,771
Hilsabek Schacht 4 Site Signage $ (350) $ 2,012,121
Sande Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 1,370 $ 2,010,751
Sande Construction 2 CO2 Tank Distribution Piping $ 2,692 $ 2,008,059
Brockway Mechanical 1 Hydronic Pumps Flow Update $ (2,320) $ 2,010,379
Brockway Mechanical 2 IDPH Permit Review Updates, 6" Storm Drain Relocation, Mechanical Louver Mods,
Glycol Feed Dual Pump $ 38,702 $ 1,971,677
Brockway Mechanical 3 State Requirements $ 12,033 $ 1,959,644
Van Maanen Electric 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 21,953 $ 1,937,691
Van Maanen Electric 2 Transformer Relocate $ 14,237 $ 1,923,454
Van Maanen Electric 3 Light Fixture SWA Dimming $ 4,679 $ 1,918,775
Con-Struct 1 Water Service Disconnect $ 7,747 $ 1,911,028
Con-Struct 2 Building Rubble Removal $ 45,419 $ 1,865,609
Iowa Pipe & Grading 1 Storm & Existing Water Utility Conflict & Sanitary Tie in at N. 2nd Ave $ 14,518 $ 1,851,091
Lakeside 1 Site Signage $ 2,120 $ 1,848,971
Totals / Current Balance $ 251,029 $ 1,848,971
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
CHANGE ORDER LOG
(As of 3/25/25)
Highlighted Rows Indicate New Change Orders Since the Last Update
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