HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 13, 2025ITEM #:40
DATE:05-13-25
DEPT:W&PC
SUBJECT:SAM PUMP STATION STANDBY GENERATOR - PROJECT COMPLETION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the water distribution system was split into two separate pressure zones to accommodate
growth in the west and southwest portions of the City. To provide the increased pressure to the new
western pressure zone, a booster pump station was built at the intersection of State Avenue and
Mortensen Road.
This project installed standby power at the pump station. As growth in the western pressure zone
continues to increase, it is important to add standby power at the pump station site. This was identified
as a high priority project in the Water Plant's 2020 Risk and Resilience Assessment. The project was
accelerated in the FY 2022/23 CIP as a result of the derecho storm event of 2020, during which power
was lost to critical water system infrastructure for an extended period.
On February 14, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Price Electric, of Robins, Iowa, for the
SAM Pump Station Standby Generator project in the amount of $166,390. One change order was
issued that extended the contract completion date due to the lengthy delivery lead time for the
generator. There were no cost adjustments, and the final contract amount is identical to Council's
award.
The project has now been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and the
City has issued an Engineer's Statement of Completion. There is one punch list item to touch up the
paint on the enclosure door. Staff and the contractor have agreed to treat this as a warranty item. The
FY 2022/23 amended budget includes $225,000 for this work.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the SAM Pump Station Standby Generator project as completed by Price Electric Inc., of
Robins, Iowa, in the amount of $166,390 and release retainage in accordance with the contract
documents.
2. Delay acceptance of the project and hold the retainage.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The project has now been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1,
as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Engineer's Statement of Completion.pdf
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ENGINEER’S STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
SAM PUMP STATION STANDBY GENERATOR
Contract No. 2023-098
Certifying Engineer: Ames Water and Pollution Control Department
Contractor: Price Electric
I hereby certify that the SAM Pump Station Standby Generator Project, by a contract awarded by the Ames City
Council on April 25, 2023, has been satisfactorily completed in general compliance with the terms, conditions,
and stipulations of said contract.
The work was completed on or about May 1, 2025. One outstanding item, repainting of a generator enclosure
door, is still outstanding and will be handled as a warranty item.
I further state that the total amount due to the contractor for the fulfillment of said contract is $166,390.00.
_______________________________ Date: May 8, 2025
John R. Dunn, PE #14826 EXP: 12-31-2026
Director, Water & Pollution Control
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