HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 27, 2025ITEM #:30
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2022/23 CYRIDE ROUTE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS (LINCOLN WAY)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project was located along Lincoln Way from Beedle/Hickory Drive to Franklin
Av e n u e . The scope of the project included street reconstruction and shared use path
improvements along the south side of Lincoln Way.
On January 23, 2024, the City Council awarded the 2022/23 CyRide Route Pavement
Improvements (Lincoln Way) to Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,584,689.20. Change Order No. 1 was approved by staff in the deduct amount of $924.70
for the change of a sanitary manhole structure and additional conduit adjustments for traffic
s ig nals . Change Order No. 2 (This Council action) is the balancing change order and
reflects final measured quantities in the field for reductions in temporary pavement,
pavement markings, pavement markings removed, temporary lane separators, as well
as changes in other items resulting in a project deduct of $57,875.98. Construction was
completed in the amount of $2,525,888.52.
Revenue and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Revenue Expenses
2022/23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (G.O.
Bonds)$1,225,000.00
2022/23 CyRide Route STBG Funds (IDOT)$1,686,000.00
2022/23 Shared Use Path Maintenance (LOST
Funding)$ 172,500.00
Sanitary Sewer Improvements $ 60,000.00
Ames Electric (Lighting Improvements)$ 47,635.00
2022/23 CyRide Route (Lincoln Way) (as bid) $2,584,689.20
Change Order No. 1 $ (924.70)
Change Order No. 2 $ (57,875.98)
Final Construction Costs $2,525,888.52
Engineering/Administration $ 508,700.00
Totals $3,191,135.00 $3,034,588.52
Remaining funding will be returned to the fund and programmed for future street and shared
use path network priorities.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can do the following:
a. Approve Change Order 1 for the 2 022/23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements
(Lincoln Way) in the deduction amount of $57,875.98.
b. Accept 2022/23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (Lincoln Way) as
completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $2,525,888.52.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. The project has passed an Iowa DOT audit for project completion.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Certification Letter 2022-23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (Lincoln Way).pdf
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Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
May 22, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2022/23 CyRide Route Pavement Improvements (Lincoln Way) project
was completed in an acceptable manner by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,525,888.52 and was inspected by the Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
Justin A. Clausen, PE, CPWP-M
Interim Public Works Director
JAC/lbc
cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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