HomeMy WebLinkAboutA025 - Resolution accepting completion of the 2024/25 Water System Improvements Program (N Russell Avenue - Lincoln Way to N 2nd Street) project by Iowa Water & Waste System, LLCITEM #:27
DATE:07-22-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (N RUSSELL
AVENUE - LINCOLN WAY TO N 2ND STREET)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Water System Improvements program provides for replacing water mains in areas that
are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains in
areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines, transferring water services from 4”
water mains in streets where larger water mains exist, and abandoning 4” water mains.
Eliminating duplicate water mains, where possible, improves water flow and helps reduce
rusty water.
The location for this project was along North Russell Avenue from Lincoln Way to
North 2nd Street and included replacement of the water main. On October 8, 2024, City
Council awarded a contract to Iowa Water & Waste System of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$104,910.50. One balancing change order was administratively approved by staff, a deduction
in the amount of $202. The balancing change order reflects the actual measured quantities
completed during construction. Construction was completed in the amount of $104.708.50.
Revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Source Available
Revenue Expenses
2024/25 Water System Improvements CIP
Allocation $200,000
N Russell Water Main Replacement (as bid) $ 104,910.50
Change Order No. 1 (balancing) $ (202.00)
Engineering/Administration $ 20,000.00
TOTAL $200,000 $ 124,708.50
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2024/25 Water System Improvements Program (N Russell Avenue – Lincoln
Way to N 2nd Street) project as completed by Iowa Water & Waste System, LLC of
Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $104,708.50.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The project has 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 described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
N Russell Water.pdf
Certification Letter 2024-25 Water System Improvements (N. Russell).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
July 15, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2024/25 Water System Improvements (N. Russell Avenue – Lincoln
Way to N. 2nd Street) project was completed in an acceptable manner by Iowa Water & Waste
Systems, LLC of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $104,708.50 and was inspected by the Public
Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
Justin A. Clausen, PE, CPWP-M
Public Works Director
JAC/lbc
cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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