HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 13, 2025ITEM #:37
DATE:05-13-25
DEPT:LIB
SUBJECT:CARPET FOR AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Several hundred visitors each day enter the Ames Public Library, located at 515 Douglas Avenue. The
carpet in the building was 10 years old and needed to be replaced. On October 22, 2024, City Council
awarded a contract to Poindexter Flooring Inc, of Indianola, Iowa, in the amount of $304,341 for the
Carpet at Ames Public Library project.
There were no change orders. The project has been completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications. The project included replacement of carpet in the youth, teen, and adult areas with
durable carpet tiles designed to withstand the elements and the foot traffic of all Library patrons. The
front entry carpet was also replaced with durable tiles that can withstand the walk off of snow and salt.
The FY 2024/25 budget includes $303,000 for this project. The remaining $1,341 necessary to
complete the project is covered by funds from the Library Friends Foundation.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the Carpet for Ames Public Library project as completed by Poindexter Flooring Inc, of
Indianola, Iowa, in the amount of $304,341.00 and release the retainage.
2. Do not accept the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Poindexter Flooring has completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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