HomeMy WebLinkAboutA024 - 2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements E 13th St (Duff Ave to Meadowlane Ave)ITEM #:28
DATE:08-12-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2020/21 ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS E. 13TH ST
(DUFF AVE TO MEADOWLANE AVE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project included the reconstruction of E 13th Street between Duff Avenue and
Meadowlane Avenue. Major work activities included removal and replacement of the existing
pavement, storm sewer improvements, sanitary sewer manhole replacements, new water
main, and ADA sidewalk ramp improvements.
On May 25, 2021, City Council award this project to Con-Struct, Inc of Ames, IA in the amount
of $2,934,292.90.
Change Order No. 1 (this Council action) is the balancing change order and reflects final
measured quantities in the field for additional detour and driveway pavement, reductions in
water main pipe and fittings as well as changes in other items resulting in a project deduct of
$55,427.87. Construction was completed in the amount of $2,878,865.03.
Revenue and expenses associated with this program are as follows:
Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
2020/21 Arterial Street GO Bonds $ 900,000
2020/21 Arterial Street MPO/STP Funds 1,600,000
2020/21 Water System Improvements 555,000
2020/21 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements 45,000
2021/22 Stormwater Improvement Program 255,000
Original Construction Contract $2,934,292.90
Change Order 1 (This action) -55,427.87
Construction Completed 2,878,856.03
Engineering/Administration 476,134.97
$ 3,355,000 $3,355,000.00
Field work on this project was completed in 2023. The Iowa DOT performed an audit of
this project that required an extended amount of time to complete. The audit was
approved by the DOT in 2025 and project is now ready for final acceptance and
closeout.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can:
a. Approve Change Order 1 for the 2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements E 13th St
(Duff Ave to Meadowlane Ave): in the deduct amount of $55,427.87.
b. Accept the 2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements E 13th St (Duff Ave to
Meadowlane Ave) as completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,878,865.03.
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 20-21 Arterial Pavement Improvements E 13th (Duff - Meadowlane).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
August 5, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2020/21 Arterial Pavement Improvements - E 13th Street (Duff Ave to
Meadowlane Ave) project was completed in an acceptable manner by Con-Struct, Inc., of
Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $2,878,865.03 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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