HomeMy WebLinkAboutA035 - Hearing on 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th Street)ITEM #:40
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (N RUSSELL AVENUE - N
2ND STREET TO N 4TH STREET)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The intent of this project is to utilize CDBG funds to replace approximately 870 feet of aging 4-inch
water mains with new 8-inch water mains and install new water services with copper piping on the north
side of N Russell Avenue. This project will improve water quality, reduce the number of lead
services in the water distribution system, increase firefighting service capacity in this area, and
benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) population (Census Tract 10). This
project location is along N Russell Avenue from N. 2nd Street to N 4th Street.
On April 2, 2025, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $403,563.00
Iowa Water & Waste Systems $346,858.50
Keller Excavating $517,746.60
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
CDBG $ 560,000
Construction $ 346,858.50
Engineering/Administration $ 60,000.00
TOTAL $ 560,000 $ 406,858.50
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell Ave - N
2nd St to N 4th St) project.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project and award the 2023/24 CDBG
Infrastructure Program (N Russell Ave - N 2nd St to N 4th St) project to Iowa Water &
Waste Systems, of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $346,858.50.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Do not proceed with this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in these local neighborhoods, residents will see improved water
quality and firefighting capacity that will benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income
(LMI) population. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
N Russell Water.pdf
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