HomeMy WebLinkAboutA026 - Resolution accepting completion of the Ames/ISU Ice Arena Radiant Heating Project by Converse Conditioned Air, Ames, IAITEM #:28
DATE:07-22-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:COMPLETION OF AMES/ISU ICE ARENA RADIANT HEATING PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project included replacing the radiant heating system located above the spectator seating
area and the lobby of the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive. The previous
system was installed during construction of the facility which opened to the public in 2001.
The heating system is a critical component of the facility as it is used when there are
games or practices taking place in the arena. In 2024, the radiant heating system began to
fail, leaving large areas of the arena uncomfortably cold for patrons. A replacement project
was therefore prioritized to replace this system.
The City hired KCL, West Des Moines, Iowa, to develop project specifications and a cost
estimate for the project. The City Council awarded a contract at its November 26, 2024
meeting to Converse Conditioned Air Inc., Ames, Iowa for $114,500 to supply and install a
new radiant heating system. The total cost of the project was $128,000 (including $13,500 for
design and engineering with KCL) and funding available was $133,725. The approximate
lifecycle for the new system is 15 to 20 years. A representative from KCL reviewed the project
and has certified that it was completed in accordance with the design. The completion letter
from the engineer is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept completion of the contract for the Ames/ISU Ice Arena Radiant Heating Project
with Converse Conditioned Air, Inc., Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $114,500.
2. Do not accept completion of the contract and direct staff to make changes to the project.
3. Refer this item back to staff for further information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The radiant heating system at the Ice Arena is critical equipment to the facility as it
provides heat to spectator areas. The previous system was no longer able to work as it
was designed. Having a new system in place will ensure users a more pleasant
experience at the Ice Arena. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that
the City Council adopt Alternative No.1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
KCL Completion Letter.pdf
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300 4th Street
West Des Moines, Ia., 50265
July 11, 2025
City of Ames
Parks & Recreation Department
1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr.
Ames, Ia., 50010
SUBJECT: Ames/ISU Ice Arena
Ames, Ia.
Dear Mr. Joshua Thompson,
After a recent site review of the newly installed Radiant Heater System in the Ames Ice Arena facility, the
system is correctly installed and appears to be in working order.
Sincerely,
KCL Engineering, LLC
Jake Cunliffe
Mechanical Engineer
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