HomeMy WebLinkAboutA020 - FY 2025/26 Airport Facility Improvements Program (Jet Fuel Farm Replacement – Jet A)ITEM #:21
DATE:08-26-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 AIRPORT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (FUEL FARM
REPLACEMENT - JET FUEL TANK)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames Capital Improvements Plan includes replacement of the Jet A fuel tank at
the Ames Municipal Airport in the FY 2025/26 Airport Facility Improvements Program. This
program addresses the modernization of fueling facilities for safety, storage, and
environmental protection. It replaces the existing 10,000 gallon underground storage
tank with a modern 14,000 gallon above ground storage tank.
On August 12, 2025, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved the City’s application for
State Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. Following that approval, the Iowa DOT
notified City staff that available funding for this project is limited to $400,000, which is
slightly less than the $412,500 originally identified in the adopted Capital Improvements
Plan (CIP). The State of Iowa has awarded a grant covering 55% of eligible costs, not to
exceed $400,000, for the Jet Fuel Farm Replacement – Jet A project.
Staff is recommending backfilling the $1 2 ,5 0 0 difference in grant funding from the
Airport Improvement Fund, which is projected to have a balance of $324,940 at the end
of FY 2025/26.
Revenues
State Airport Improvement
Program Grant (55% eligible
costs; max)
$400,000
General Obligation Bonds $312,500
Airport Improvement Funds $12,500
Total Revenues $725,000
Expenses
Project Cost – Jet Fuel Farm
Replacement (Jet A Tank)$725,000
Total Expenses $725,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve proceeding with the FY 2025/26 Airport Facility Improvements Program (Jet
Fuel Farm Replacement – Jet A project) by:
a. Approving the State of Iowa Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement
b. Allocating $12,500 from the Airport Improvement Fund for the project
2. Do not approve the grant agreement. This would forfeit the awarded state funds,
requiring the City to fully fund the project locally.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Jet Fuel Farm is a critical piece of airport facility infrastructure. Without a
functioning Jet A fuel system, the Fixed Base Operator cannot provide essential fueling
services, and the Airport’s ability to serve based aircraft, itinerant users, and
emergency operations would be severely compromised. Replacing the aging Jet A tank
is necessary to maintain safety, reliability, and compliance with environmental
standards. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager to approve Alternative
No. 1 as shown above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
FY2026 AIP Agreement AMW.pdf
FY2026 State AIP Letter AMW.pdf
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AGREEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026
Airport Improvement Program
This AGREEMENT is made between the Iowa Department of Transportation called the “Iowa DOT”
and City of Ames, hereafter the “SPONSOR”.
1.00 PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement is to set forth terms, conditions and obligations
for accomplishment of certain improvements at the Ames Municipal Airport
hereafter the “Airport.”
Improvements shall consist of: Fuel Farm Improvements - Jet A, as more
clearly defined in the project application.
It shall be referred to as the “Project” and shall be identified by
Project number: 9I260AMW100
Contract number: CNTRT-00008969
2.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.01 The SPONSOR shall have 90 days to sign and return this agreement or the Iowa DOT reserves
the right to revoke this grant.
2.02 The SPONSOR shall have the project under contract no later than 12 months after the date of the
agreement or the Iowa DOT reserves the right to revoke this grant.
The Iowa DOT agrees to reimburse the SPONSOR 55% of the eligible project costs, not to
exceed the maximum amount payable of $400,000, incurred according to the terms of this
agreement. Reimbursement will be made in whole dollar amounts only, rounded down. Final
payment request may include documentation of unreimbursed amounts due to rounding, and
final reimbursement will be made up to the contract amount in whole dollars.
2.03 All projects meeting the definition of public improvements shall follow the competitive bid and
competitive quotation procedures for vertical infrastructure as identified in Chapter 26 of the
Code of Iowa and 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 180.
(https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/chapter/761.180.pdf)
Competitive bid procedures for all projects greater than $206,000.
o Competitive quotation procedures for airport authorities and city sponsors with
populations greater than 50,000 for projects between $114,000 and $206,000
o Competitive quotation procedures for airport authorities and city sponsors with
population of 50,000 or less for projects between $82,000 and $206,000,
o Informal local procedures for projects less than the thresholds identified for
competitive quotations.
Maximum guaranteed price contract requirements for eligible projects as identified in
Chapter 26A of the Code of Iowa.
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2.04 The SPONSOR shall follow requirements of the Iowa Code Section 544A.18, Iowa Code
Chapter 26A, 193B Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 5, Chapter 542B of the Code of Iowa,
and 193C Administrative Code Chapter 1 to determine when professional engineering,
architectural plans and specifications, and/or construction documents* must be used. The
SPONSOR shall submit any plans, specifications, construction documents and other contract
documents to the Iowa DOT for its files.
*See 26A.3(2)
2.05 Should the SPONSOR fail to comply with any Condition or Assurance provided herein, the
Iowa DOT may withhold further payment and may require reimbursement of any or all
payments made by the Iowa DOT toward accomplishment of the Project.
2.06 The Iowa DOT shall not waive any right of authority by making payments pursuant to this
agreement, and such payments shall not constitute approval or acceptance of any part of the
Project.
2.07 Neither the Department nor the Sponsor intend to create rights in, and shall not be liable to,
any third parties by reason of this agreement.
2.08 If any provision of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this agreement shall not be
affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to conform to applicable law and the
intent of this agreement.
2.09 The Iowa DOT shall determine what costs charged to the project account are eligible for
participation under the terms of this agreement and the SPONSOR shall bear all additional
costs accepted and paid. Only those eligible costs incurred after this agreement is executed
shall be reimbursed, unless the SPONSOR receives written notice from the Iowa DOT that the
Sponsor has authority to incur costs.
2.10 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement, the Iowa DOT shall have the right to
enforce, and may require the SPONSOR to comply with, any and all Conditions and
Assurances agreed to herein.
2.11 The Iowa DOT’s obligations hereunder shall cease immediately, without penalty of further
payment being required, in any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Iowa fails
to make an appropriation or reappropriation to pay such obligations, and the Iowa DOT’s
obligations hereunder shall cease immediately without penalty of further payment being
required at any time where there are not sufficient authorized funds lawfully available to the
Iowa DOT to meet such obligations. The Iowa DOT shall give the SPONSOR notice of such
termination of funding as soon as practicable after the Iowa DOT becomes aware of the failure
of funding. In the event the Iowa DOT provides such notice, the SPONSOR may terminate
this agreement or any part thereof.
2.12 The SPONSOR is the contracting agent and, as such, retains sole responsibility for compliance
with local, state and federal laws and regulations related to accomplishment of the Project. The
sponsor shall ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 STAT. 252,
42 U.S.C. 2000d-42 U.S.C. 2000d-4, and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the end
that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
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discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the Iowa DOT.
In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 216, the SPONSOR shall not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, religion, pregnancy, or disability.
2.13 Funding will be available for reimbursement of the project for three years after the date of the
agreement, unless appropriations are withdrawn under 2.12. Assurances in this agreement
remain in full force and effect for a period of 20 years from the date of the agreement.
2.14 The SPONSOR agrees to indemnify, defend, and to hold the Iowa DOT harmless from any
action or liability out of the design, construction, maintenance and inspection or use of this
project. This agreement to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless applies to all aspects of the
Iowa DOT’s application review and approval process, plan and construction reviews, and
funding participation.
2.15 In the case of any dispute concerning the terms of this agreement, the parties shall submit the
matter to arbitration pursuant to the Iowa Code Chapter 679A. Either party has the right to
submit the matter to arbitration after 10 days notice to the other party of the intent to seek
arbitration. The written notice must include a precise statement of the dispute. The Iowa DOT
and the SPONSOR agree to be bound by the decision of the appointed arbitrator. Neither party
may seek any remedy with the State or Federal courts absent exhaustion of the provisions of
this paragraph for arbitration.
2.16 Infrastructure and/or work products developed through this grant become the property of the
SPONSOR and the SPONSOR’s responsibility to maintain.
2.17 The attached Exhibit(s) will apply and are hereby made a part of this agreement:
Exhibit A, “Utilization of Targeted Small Business (TSB) Enterprises on Non-Federal
Aid Projects (Third-Party State Assisted Projects)”
3.00 PROJECT CONDITIONS
3.01 The SPONSOR Agrees to:
(a) Let contracts according to provisions of Chapter 26 of the Iowa Code, as well as Chapter
26A of the Iowa Code if applicable, and preside at all public hearings occasioned by the
Project.
(b) Contract for all professional and construction services as needed, submitting a copy of
any engineering/consultant contract to the Iowa DOT. If the engineering/consultant
agreement is more than $150,000 and the sponsor will request state reimbursement for
the engineering/consultant services, the agreement must be submitted to the Iowa DOT
for pre-audit prior to execution of the agreement.
(c) Establish and maintain a project schedule and provide the schedule to the Iowa DOT.
(d) Obtain and provide the sales tax exemption certificates through the Iowa Department of
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Revenue and Finance to the successful bidder and any subcontractors to enable them to
purchase qualifying materials for the project free of sales tax.
(e) Submit to the Iowa DOT a Request for Reimbursement form, copies of invoices, and
proof of payment for reimbursement. Progress payments are allowed.
(f) Inspect work and equipment, test materials, and control construction to ensure that the
design intent of the plans and specifications is achieved.
(g) Inform the Iowa DOT of construction completion and allow the Iowa DOT access to
review the completed project.
(h) Certify satisfactory completion of the Project by resolution or signed final acceptance
form and provide a copy to the Iowa DOT.
(i) Retain all records relating to project cost, including supporting documents, for a period
of three (3) years following final payment by the Iowa DOT, and to make such records
and documents available to Iowa DOT personnel for audit.
(j) Ensure that applicable General Provisions and Project Conditions are included in any
agreement between the SPONSOR and Engineer/Consultant.
4.00 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
4.01 None
5.00 SPONSOR ASSURANCES
By authorizing execution of this agreement the SPONSOR hereby certifies that:
5.01 It will not enter into any transaction which would operate to deprive it of any of the rights and
powers necessary to perform any or all of the assurances made herein, unless by such
transaction the obligation to perform all such covenants are assumed by another public agency
found by the Iowa DOT to be eligible under the laws of the State of Iowa to assume such
obligations and to have the power, authority, and financial resources to carry out all such
obligations. If an arrangement is made for the management or operation of the Airport by any
agency or person other than the SPONSOR or an employee of the SPONSOR, the SPONSOR
will reserve sufficient rights and authority to insure that the Airport will be operated and
maintained in accordance with these assurances. The SPONSOR retains responsibility for
compliance with these assurances and all other provisions of this agreement, regardless of any
arrangement for management or operation of the airport.
5.02 It will not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site and facilities during the
20-year period of this agreement.
5.03 It will operate and maintain in a safe and serviceable condition the Airport and all facilities
thereon and connected therewith which are necessary to service the aeronautical users of the
Airport and will not permit any activity thereon which would interfere with its use for airport
purposes.
5.04 Insofar as it is within its power and reasonable, the Sponsor will, either by the acquisition and
retention of easements or other interests in or rights for the use of land or airspace and by the
adoption and enforcement of zoning regulations, prevent the construction, erection, alteration,
or growth of any structure, tree, or other object in the approach areas of the runways of the
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Airport, which would constitute an obstruction to air navigation according to the criteria or
standards prescribed in Section 77.23 as applied to Section 77.25, Part 77, of the Federal
Aviation Regulations. In addition, the Sponsor will not erect or permit the erection of any
permanent structure or facility which would interfere materially with the use, operation, or
future development of the Airport, or any portion of a runway approach area in which the
Sponsor has acquired, or hereafter acquires.
5.05 It will operate and maintain the facility in accordance with the minimum standards as may be
required or prescribed by the Iowa DOT for the maintenance and operation of such facilities as
identified in the Iowa Administrative Code 761-Chapter 720.10
5.06 It will operate the Airport as such for the use and benefits of the public. In furtherance of this
covenant (but without limiting its general applicability and effect), the SPONSOR specifically
agrees that it will keep the Airport open to all types, kinds, and classes of aeronautical use on
fair and reasonable terms without unlawful discrimination between such types, kinds, and
classes. The SPONSOR may establish such fair, equal, and not unjustly discriminatory
conditions to be met by all users of the Airport as may be necessary for the safe and efficient
operation of the airport. The SPONSOR may also prohibit or limit any given type, kind, or
class of aeronautical use of the Airport if such action is necessary for the safe operation of the
Airport or necessary to serve the civil aviation need of the public. It will operate the Airport on
fair and reasonable terms, and without unjust discrimination.
5.07 The SPONSOR will keep up-to-date and provide to the Iowa DOT an airport layout plan. The
SPONSOR will not make or permit the making of any changes or alterations in the Airport or
any of its facilities other than in conformity with the airport layout plan, if such changes or
alterations might adversely affect the safety, utility, or efficiency of the Airport.
6.00 EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT. By resolution made a part of this agreement
the SPONSOR authorized the undersigned to execute this agreement.
Signed this __________ day of _____________________, _________, on behalf of the SPONSOR.
By: _______________________________ Attested: _________________________
Title: _______________________________ Title: _________________________
Signed this day of , , on behalf of the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
By: ___________________________________
Tamara Nicholson
Director
Modal Transportation Bureau
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Exhibit A
CONTRACT PROVISION
Targeted Small Business (TSB)
Affirmative Action Responsibilities
on
Non-Federal Aid Projects (Third-Party State-Assisted Projects)
October 2024
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1. TSB DEFINITION
A TSB is a small business, as defined by Iowa Code Section 15.102(10), which is 51% or more owned, operated and
actively managed by one or more women, minority persons, service-disabled veterans or persons with a disability provided
the business meets all of the following requirements: is located in this state, is operated for profit and has an annual gross
income of less than 4 million dollars computed as an average of the three preceding fiscal years.
2. TSB REQUIREMENTS
In all State-assisted projects made available through the Iowa Department of Transportation, local governments have certain
affirmative action requirements to encourage and increase participation of disadvantaged individuals in business enterprises.
These requirements are based on Iowa Code Section 19B.7. These requirements supersede all existing TSB regulations,
orders, circulars, and administrative requirements.
3. TSB DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Available from: Iowa Economic Development Authority Targeted
Small Business Certification Program 1963 Bell
Ave.
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone:
(515-348-6193)
Website: https://www.iowaeda.com/small-business/targeted-small-business/
4. THE CONTRACTOR’S TSB POLICY
The contractor is expected to promote participation of disadvantaged business enterprises as suppliers, manufactures and
subcontractors through a continuous, positive, result-oriented program. Therefore, the contractor’s TSB policy shall be:
It is the policy of this firm that Targeted Small Business (TSB) concerns shall have the maximum practical
opportunity to participate in contracts funded with State-assisted funds which are administered by this firm (e.g.
suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors). The purpose of our policy is to encourage and increase the TSB
participation in contracting opportunities made available by State-assisted programs.
5. CONTRACTORS SHALL APPOINT AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) OFFICER
The contractor shall designate a responsible person to serve as TSB officer to fulfill the contractors affirmative action
responsibilities. This person shall have the necessary statistics, funding, authority, and responsibility to carry out and
enforce the firm’s EEO policy. The EEO officer shall be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the
program on a day-to-day basis. The officer shall also:
A. For current TSB information, contact the Iowa Economic Development Authority (515-348-6200) to identify potential
material suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors.
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A. Make every reasonable effort to involve TSBs by soliciting quotations from them and incorporating them into the
firm’s bid.
B. Make every reasonable effort to establish systematic written and verbal contact with those TSBs having the materials or
expertise to perform the work to be subcontracted, at least two weeks prior to the time quotations are submitted.
Maintain complete records of negotiations efforts.
C. Provide or arrange for assistance to TSBs in seeking bonding, analyzing plans/specifications or other actions that can
be viewed as technical assistance.
D. Ensure the scheduled progress payments are made to TSBs as agreed in subcontract agreements.
E. Require all subcontractors and material suppliers to comply with all contract equal opportunity and affirmative
action provisions.
6. COUNTING TSBs PARTICIPATION ON A PROJECT
TSBs are to assume actual and contractual responsibilities for provision of materials/supplies, subcontracted work, or other
commercially useful function.
A. The bidder may count:
1) Planned expenditures for materials/supplies to be obtained from TSB suppliers and manufacturers; or
2) Work to be subcontracted to a TSB; or
3) Any other commercially useful function.
B. The contractor may count:
1) 100% of an expenditure to a TSB manufacturer that produces/supplies goods manufactured from raw
materials.
2) 60% of an expenditure to TSB suppliers that are not manufacturers; provided the suppliers perform a
commercially useful function in the supply process.
3) Only those expenditures to TSBs that perform a commercially useful function in the work of a contract,
including those as a subcontractor.
4) Work the Contracting Authority has determined that it involves a commercially useful function. The TSB
must have a necessary and useful role in the transaction of a kind for which there is a market outside the
context of the TSB program. For example, leasing equipment or purchasing materials from prime contractor
would not count.
7. REQUIRED DATA, DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT AWARD PROCEDURES FROM
BIDDERS/CONTRACTORS FOR PROJECTS WITH ASSIGNED GOALS
A. Bidders
Bidders who fail to demonstrate reasonable positive efforts may be declared ineligible to be awarded the contract.
Bidders shall complete the bidding documents plus Form 730007, TSB Pre-Bid Contact Information. Form 730007 can
be found here: https://iowadot.seamlessdocs.com/f/TargetedSmallBusinessTSBPrebidContactInfo
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A. Contractors Using Quotes From TSBs
Use those TSBs whose quotes are listed in the “Quotation Used in Bid” column along with a “yes” indicated on the
Pre- BID Contract Information Form.
B. Contractors NOT Using Quotes From TSBs
If there are no TSBs listed on the Pre-bid Contact Information Form, then the contractor shall document all efforts
made to include TSB participation in this project by documenting the following:
1) What pre-solicitation or pre-bid meetings scheduled by the contracting authority were attended?
2) Which general news circulation, trade associations and/or minority-focused media were advertised
concerning the subcontracting opportunities?
3) Were written notices sent to TSBs that TSBs were being solicited and was sufficient time allowed for the
TSBs to participate effectively?
4) Were initial solicitations of interested TSBs followed up?
5) Were TSBs provided with adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the
contract?
6) Were interested TSBs negotiated with in good faith? If a TSB was rejected as unqualified, was the
decision based on an investigation of their capabilities?
7) Were interested TSBs assisted in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance required by the
contractor?
8) Were services used of minority community organization, minority contractors’ groups; local State and
Federal minority business assistance offices or any other organization providing such assistance.
The above documentation shall remain in the contractor’s files for a period of three (3) years after the completion of
the project and be available for examination by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
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Form 730007WP 7-97
Contractor _____________________________ Page#_________________
Project# _____________________________ TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS (TSB)
PRE-BID CONTACT INFORMATION
County _____________________________
City _____________________________
(To Be Completed By All Bidders per the Current Contract Provision)
In order for your bid to be considered responsive, you are required to provide information on this form showing your Targeted Small Business contacts made with your bid
submission. This information is subject to verification and confirmation.
In the event it is determined that the Targeted Small Business goals are not met, then before awarding the contract, the Contracting Authority will make a determination as
to whether or not the apparent successful low bidder made good faith efforts to meet the goals.
NOTE: Every effort shall be made to solicit quotes or bids on as many subcontractable items as necessary to achieve the established goals. If a TSB's quote is used in
the bid, it is assumed that the firm listed will be used as a subcontractor.
TABLE OF INFORMATION SHOWING BIDDERS PRE-BID
TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS (TSB) CONTACTS
SUBCONTRACTOR TSB DATES
CONTACTED
QUOTES RECEIVED QUOTATION USED IN BID
YES/
NO
DATES
CONTACTED
YES/
NO
DOLLAR AMT. PROPOSED
TO BE SUBCONTRACTED
Total dollar amount proposed to be subcontracted to TSB on this project $_________________
List items by name to be subcontracted:
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UTILIZATION OF TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS (TSB) ENTERPRISES
ON NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
(THIRD-PARTY STATE-ASSISTED PROJECTS)
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 19B.7, it is the policy of the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) that Targeted Small
Business (TSB) enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in
whole or part with State funds.
Under this policy the Recipient shall be responsible to make a positive effort to solicit bids or proposals from TSB firms and to utilize
TSB firms as contractors or consultants. The Recipient shall also ensure that the contractors or consultants make positive efforts to
utilize TSB firms as subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers, or participants in the work covered by this agreement.
The Recipient’s “positive efforts” shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Obtaining the names of qualified TSB firms from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (515-725-3132) or from its website
at: https://www.iowa.gov/tsb/index.php/home.
2. Notifying qualified TSB firms of proposed projects involving State funding. Notification should be made in sufficient time to
allow the TSB firms to participate effectively in the bidding or request for proposal (RFP) process.
3. Soliciting bids or proposals from qualified TSB firms on each project, and identifying for TSB firms the availability of
subcontract work.
4. Considering establishment of a percentage goal for TSB participation in each contract that is a part of this project and for
which State funds will be used. Contract goals may vary depending on the type of project, the subcontracting opportunities
available, the type of service or supplies needed for the project, and the availability of qualified TSB firms in the area.
5. For construction contracts:
a) Including in the bid proposals a contract provision titled “TSB Affirmative Action Responsibilities on Non-Federal Aid
Projects (Third-Party State-Assisted Projects)” or a similar document developed by the Recipient. This contract provision
is available on-line at:
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/local_systems/publications/tsb_contract_provision.pdf
b) Ensuring that the awarded contractor has and shall follow the contract provisions.
6. For consultant contracts:
a) Identifying the TSB goal in the Request for Proposal (RFP), if one has been set.
b) Ensuring that the selected consultant made a positive effort to meet the established TSB goal, if any. This should include
obtaining documentation from the consultant that includes a list of TSB firms contacted; a list of TSB firms that responded
with a subcontract proposal; and, if the consultant does not propose to use a TSB firm that submitted a subcontract
proposal, an explanation why such a TSB firm will not be used.
The Recipient shall provide the Iowa DOT the following documentation:
1. Copies of correspondence and replies, and written notes of personal and/or telephone contacts with any TSB firms. Such
documentation can be used to demonstrate the Recipient’s positive efforts and it should be placed in the general project file.
2. Bidding proposals or RFPs noting established TSB goals, if any.
3. The attached “Checklist and Certification.” This form shall be filled out upon completion of each project and forwarded to: Iowa
Department of Transportation, Civil Rights Coordinator, Office of Employee Services, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010.
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CHECKLIST AND CERTIFICATION
For the Utilization of Targeted Small Businesses (TSB)
On Non-Federal-aid Projects (Third-Party State-Assisted Projects)
Form 260017 [Iowa DOT] 260017. Checklist and Certification for the Utilization of TSBs on Non-Federal Projects
Recipient: ______________________ Project Number: ________________________
County: ______________________ Agreement Number: ____________________
1. Were the names of qualified TSB firms obtained from the Iowa Economic Development Authority? YES NO
If no, explain ____________________________________________________________
2. Were qualified TSB firms notified of project? YES NO
If yes, by letter, telephone, personal contact, or other (specify) ____________________
If no, explain ___________________________________________________________________
3. Were bids or proposals solicited from qualified TSB firms? YES NO
If no, explain_________________________________________________________________
4. Was a goal or percentage established for TSB participation? YES NO
If yes, what was the goal or percentage? ______________________________________
If no, explain why not: __________________________________________________________
5. Did the prime contractor or consultant use positive efforts to utilize TSB firms on subcontracts? YES NO
If no, what action was taken by Recipient? ________________________________________________
Is documentation in files? YES NO
6. What was the dollar amount reimbursed to the Recipient
from the Iowa Department of Transportation? $______________
What was the final project cost? $______________
What was the dollar amount performed by TSB firms? $______________
Name(s) and address(es) of the TSB firm(s)_____________________________________________________
(Use additional sheets if necessary)
Was the goal or percentage achieved? YES NO
If no, explain ___________________________________________________________________
As the duly authorized representative of the Recipient, I hereby certify that the Recipient used positive efforts to utilize
TSB firms as participants in the State-assisted contracts associated with this project.
_____________________________________
Title
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature Date
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Modal Transportation Bureau - Aviation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50010
515-239-1048
www.iowadot.gov/aviation
August 13, 2025
Ames Municipal Airport
Damion Pregitzer
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Dear Damion:
Congratulations! The FY 2026 Airport Development Application you submitted with the
Iowa DOT was approved for funding by the Iowa Transportation Commission on August
12, 2025. The grant award is for 55% of eligible costs up to a maximum state share of
$400,000 for the following project: Fuel Farm Improvements - Jet A.
Attached is a grant agreement the airport sponsor should review, sign, and return to me
by email. Hard copies are not required. The airport sponsor has 90 days to sign the
grant and return it to the Iowa DOT. Once received, the Iowa DOT will sign and
return a fully executed agreement to the sponsor. The airport sponsor is authorized to
begin the project only after receiving the contract with both Iowa DOT and Sponsor
signatures in place.
Please review the agreement and note the Airport’s responsibilities and assurances,
targeted small business and audit requirements. If the sponsor will be requesting
reimbursement for engineering services, a copy of the agreement will need to be provided
to the Iowa DOT. The Iowa DOT recommends that engineering agreements are either
lump sum, or cost plus with fixed overhead rate and maximum dollar amount. Any
engineering agreement more than $150,000 must have a pre-audit completed by the Iowa
DOT. All engineering agreements that are paid with state funds are subject to a final
audit. Please include state related nondiscrimination and targeted small business clauses
in your agreements.
Stand-alone Iowa DOT grant administration expenses as part of the engineering
agreement are not eligible for reimbursement. Project administration, closeout, and other
related engineering costs remain eligible. Sponsors needing assistance on administration
of these grants can reach out to our office directly.
A few important reminders as you prepare to get underway with the project:
The project must be under obligation within 12 months.
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Only expenses incurred on or after the Iowa DOT signature date on the agreement
are eligible for reimbursement.
Submit claims for reimbursement with copies of invoices, canceled checks or
other documentation that the bills have been paid.
Reimbursement requests should be made in the same fiscal year that the work is
completed. Reimbursement for work done near the end of a state fiscal year (June
30) must be requested by August 1.
A final acceptance form must be completed and submitted with the final claim for
reimbursement. Required forms can be downloaded from the Aviation Web site
at https://iowadot.forms.govos.com/sc/aviation
If you have any questions regarding this information, please call me at 515-239-1048.
Good luck with your airport project!
Sincerely,
Shane Wright, C.M.
Program Manager
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