HomeMy WebLinkAboutA023 - Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center monthly updateTo:Mayor & City Council
From:Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director
Date:April 22, 2025
Subject:Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
Item No. 30
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.
In accordance with this directive, the City's Construction Manager for the project, Story
Construction, has provided a Project Status Report (Attachment A). Please note that the
substantial completion date is now January 20, 2026.
Story Construction and RDG Planning and Design are 95% 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 B - Change Order Log - 4-22-25.pdf
Attachment A - Story Construction Monthly Project Status Update 2025-4.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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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 4/22/25)
Highlighted Rows Indicate New Change Orders Since the Last Update
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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
Monthly Project Status Report
April 2025
PROGRESS THIS PAST MONTH:
1. Membrane roofing outside of the Natatorium was completed.
2. The largest of the roof top units was craned into place over the locker rooms.
3. High ceiling mechanical and electrical rough ins were installed in the
4. Structural steel installation and detailing was completed in all areas.
5. Roof edge metals started.
6. Exterior light gauge framing and plywood sheathing were completed.
7. Joint sealant work related to the precast concrete panels has been ongoing.
8. Subgrade preparation and drying the dirt inside of the Natatorium was completed.
9. High ceiling painting in the Wellness pool was completed.
10. Wellness pool excavation started, and geotextile fabric and vapor barrier were
11. Curtain Wall field measuring was completed.
12. Underground plumbing and storm piping in the mechanical room and locker rooms started.
13. Special inspections and testing were completed for structural steel and base-of-precast grout.
14. Building Envelope Consult inspections continued for joint sealants, membrane roofing and vapor
barrier.
15. 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. Painting of the high ceiling in the Natatorium will be completed.
2. Wellness pool concrete basin slab and walls will be completed. Lap pool excavation will start.
3. Roof edge metal is scheduled for completion in all areas.
4. Subgrade preparation and drying the dirt inside of the mechanical rooms, locker rooms and
walking track will be completed.
5. Underground plumbing and electrical will continue in the mechanical rooms, locker rooms and
walking track in preparation for concrete slabs.
6. Concrete slabs in the mechanical rooms and locker rooms will start.
7. Joint sealant work will continue at the joints between the precast concrete wall panels.
8. Building Envelope Consult inspections will continue for joint sealants, barrier and pool
waterstop.
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Natatorium.
started.
vapor
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9. Building Envelope Consult Pre-Install meeting will be held for Wall Assemblies and Shower
Waterproofing.
10. Development of the Crew Workflow Plan for the slab on grade in the locker rooms and walking
track.
11. Development of the Crew Workflow Plan for the pools.
12. Development of the Crew Workflow Plan for site improvements for storm water and parking.
SCHEDULE SUMMARY:
Construction Substantial Completion Date: January 20, 2026
PROJECT PHOTOS: [Next page]
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Aerial Photos
Description
Taken Date
04/11/2025 at 08:25 am
Upload Date
04/11/2025 at 09:52 am
Uploaded By
Mitch Anderson
Name
DJI_0480.JPG
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Apr 14, 2025 at 02:45 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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AERIAL VIEW TOWARD
SOUTHWEST
PROJECT PHOTOS:
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Aerial Photos
Description
Taken Date
04/11/2025 at 08:24 am
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04/11/2025 at 09:52 am
Uploaded By
Mitch Anderson
Name
DJI_0474.JPG
Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Apr 14, 2025 at 02:45 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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AERIAL VIEW TOWARD
NORTHWEST
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Progress
Description
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04/11/2025 at 02:05 pm
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04/11/2025 at 02:35 pm
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Eli Rochleau
Name
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
04/11/2025 at 02:01 pm
Upload Date
04/11/2025 at 02:35 pm
Uploaded By
Eli Rochleau
Name
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Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Apr 14, 2025 at 02:59 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING
IN LOCKER ROOMS
WELLNESS POOL - VAPOR
BARRIER IN PROGRESS
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
04/11/2025 at 02:01 pm
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04/11/2025 at 02:34 pm
Uploaded By
Eli Rochleau
Name
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Progress
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04/09/2025 at 03:19 pm
Upload Date
04/14/2025 at 09:56 am
Uploaded By
Eli Rochleau
Name
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Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Apr 14, 2025 at 02:59 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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NATATORIUM CEILING
PAINTING IN PROGRESS
WELLNESS POOL MAIN
DRAIN - GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
AND SUBBASE
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Progress
Description
Taken Date
04/02/2025 at 02:44 pm
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04/02/2025 at 02:43 pm
Uploaded By
Deb Thurmond
Name
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Story Construction Co.
Printed on Mon Apr 14, 2025 at 02:59 pm CDT
Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
115 N Elm Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
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WELLNESS POOL -
SUBGRADE COMPACTION
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