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Home My WebLink AboutA026 - Motion approving the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly UpdateTo:Mayor and City Council From:Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director Date:August 26, 2025 Subject:Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update Item No. 27 MEMO PROJECT UPDATE: In accordance with a previous directive, staff is required to keep the City Council informed of the construction status of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and will provide a written update at Council's second meeting of each month. Additionally, staff, along with representatives from Story Construction and RDG Planning and Design, will provide an in-person update once per quarter (January, April, July, & October). If anything occurs during the project that requires Council action, staff will present this in a timely manner. Due to the number of agenda items for City Council's July 22 meeting, the in-person report was deferred to Council's August 26 meeting. In accordance with this directive, the City's Construction Manager for the project, Story Construction, has provided a Project Status Report (Attachment A). Story Construction and RDG Planning and Design are 97% complete with reviewing shop drawings and submittals. This activity will continue until 100% complete. It should be noted there have been no contaminated soils or groundwater found to date. CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY: There were six change orders recently approved, and the changes thus far on the project are shown on the change order log (Attachment B). Staff directed contractors to implement the six change orders which are detailed below: 1) Waterproof the exterior of the aquatic mechanical room - $1,167. 2) Omit the painting of the mechanical rooms - ($3,280). 3) Close off the top of the south precast wall in the Wellness Pool area - $3,808. City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 1 4) The mechanical components to add a pool trench drain float alarm to the drain pit - $2,318. 5) The electrical components to add a pool trench drain float alarm to the drain pit - $1,356. 6) Increase the size of the concrete pad for a new CyRide Bus Stop Shelter - $296. To date, change orders for the project total $278,534, or 13.26% of the contingency budget. The contingency for this project is $2.1 million with a current balance of $1,821,466. There is also $1 million set aside for mitigation of contamination issues, which has not been used at this time. ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment A - Story Construction Monthly Project Status Update 2025-8.pdf Attachment B - Change Order Log - 8-26-25.pdf City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 2 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Project Status Report August 2025 *Natatorium: Wellness, Recreation and Lap Pools *Non-Natatorium: All supporting rooms outside of the Natatorium including Mechanical, Loading, Locker Rooms, Offices, Main Lobby & Check-In, and the Alternate Walk Path PROGRESS THIS PAST MONTH: 1. Lap Pool concrete reached substantial completion. 2. Interior framing for ceilings and in-wall blocking supports were nearly completed in the non- Natatorium. 3. Ductwork, plumbing, sprinkler and electrical rough ins continued in the non-Natatorium with a rough inspection date of end of August. 4. Electrical equipment, mechanical equipment and plumbing installations continued in the Aquatic and Electrical Mechanical Rooms. 5. Curtain wall framing and glazing was nearly completed on the exterior of the non-Natatorium. 6. The Northeast storm water structures were installed and paving, along with light pole bases, was completed. 7. Perimeter sidewalk demolition, prep and installation started. 8. Alliant Energy installed the gas meter set at the west building exterior. 9. Building Envelope Consult inspections continued for vapor barrier, pool water stop and curtain wall glazing. 10. Special inspections and testing of concrete and sitework continued. 11. A Pre-Install Meeting was held for Landscaping with the City and Bid Package Contractors. 12. A Pre-Install Meeting was held for the CyRide bus stop with the City and Bid Package Contractors. 13. Multiple design team members visited the project to perform field observations. 14. Submittals and Requests for Information continued to be processed between the Bid Package Contractors, Story Construction, and RDG Planning & Design. WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT MONTH: 1. Rec Pool excavation and concrete will start. 2. Mechanical and electrical rough inspections will be completed for the non-Natatorium. 3. Drywall will be completed in the west half of the non-Natatorium and drywall in the east half will be in progress. 4. Interior painting will start in the west wing of the non-Natatorium. Page 1 of 8 3 5. Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical will continue in the Aquatic and Electrical Mechanical Rooms. 6. Curtain wall framing and glazing will start in the Natatorium. 7. Exterior precast will be power washed. 8. Exterior signage will be in progress. 9. Perimeter sidewalk demolition, prep and installation will continue. 10. Alliant Energy will install the gas service piping to the meter set. 11. Building Envelope Consult inspections will continue for vapor barrier, pool water stop and curtain wall glazing. 12. Special inspections and testing of concrete and sitework will continue. 13. Development of the Crew Workflow Plans for the pools, interior finishes and site improvements will continue. SCHEDULE SUMMARY: Construction Substantial Completion Date: January 20, 2026 PROJECT PHOTOS: [Next page] Page 2 of 8 4 Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 08/13/2025 at 03:26 pm Upload Date 08/13/2025 at 03:29 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name 7F3E3187-8D43-4B49-B… Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 08/13/2025 at 03:24 pm Upload Date 08/13/2025 at 03:29 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name 73F54518-1CCC-4728-B… Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 PROJECT PHOTOS: EXTERIOR VIEW TO SOUTHWEST EXTERIOR VIEW TO NORTHWEST Page 3 of 8 5 Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 08/13/2025 at 03:24 pm Upload Date 08/13/2025 at 03:29 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name 43CF851D-4B86-49B2-8… Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 07/25/2025 at 01:32 pm Upload Date 07/25/2025 at 02:43 pm Uploaded By Eli Rochleau Name 2CF9F61C-8D74-45CF-9… Page 4 of 8 EXTERIOR VIEW TO SOUTHEAST LAP POOL DEEP END CONCRETE WALL FORMS 6 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 08/12/2025 at 01:37 pm Upload Date 08/14/2025 at 05:42 pm Uploaded By Eli Rochleau Name 86889056-0437-4668-8… Progress Description Taken Date 08/19/2025 at 12:18 pm Upload Date 08/19/2025 at 12:20 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name 20250819_121804.jpg Page 5 of 8 LAP POOL SHALLOW END CONCRETE WALL FORMS WOMENS LOCKER ROOM ROUGH INS AND IN-WALL BLOCKING 7 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 08/19/2025 at 12:16 pm Upload Date 08/19/2025 at 12:20 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name 20250819_121632.jpg Progress Description Taken Date 07/21/2025 at 03:56 pm Upload Date 07/21/2025 at 03:52 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2025_07_21_15_56… Page 6 of 8 AQUATIC-MECHANICAL PIPING & EQUIPMENT LOBBY SEATING CURTAIN WALL FRAMING IN PROGRESS 8 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 07/31/2025 at 01:54 pm Upload Date 07/31/2025 at 01:51 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2025_07_31_13_54… Progress Description Taken Date 07/31/2025 at 03:18 pm Upload Date 07/31/2025 at 03:19 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2025_07_31_15_18… Page 7 of 8 LOBBY SEATING CURTAIN WALL GLAZING LOBBY SEATING CURTAIN WALL GLAZING 9 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Aug 19, 2025 at 11:54 am CDT Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 08/12/2025 at 12:05 pm Upload Date 08/12/2025 at 12:02 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2025_08_12_12_05… Progress Description Taken Date 08/08/2025 at 09:21 am Upload Date 08/08/2025 at 02:12 pm Uploaded By Eli Rochleau Name E47F5BB2-E29F-4116-A… Page 8 of 8 GAS METER SET & POST INDICATOR VALVE FOR SPRINKLER PERIMETER SIDEWALKS IN PROGRESS 10 Contractor Change Order #Description Amount Balance Beginning Contingency Balance $ 2,100,000 All Star Concrete 1 Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 10,010 $ 2,089,990 All Star Concrete 2 Increase Concrete Thickness in Maintenance Area $ 7,029 $ 2,082,961 Core Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review, Precast Panel Joint Mods, Mechanical Louver Mods, Steel Lintel, Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 22,065 $ 2,060,896 Core Construction 2 Misc. Structural Revisions & South Elevation Glazing Revised $ 3,979 $ 2,056,917 Core Construction 3 Geared Trolley and Hoist $ (2,952) $ 2,059,869 Core Construction 4 Sink Countertop Brackets $ (1,203) $ 2,061,072 Core Construction 5 Channel Support $ 3,739 $ 2,057,333 Forrest & Associates 1 Channel Support $ 1,163 $ 2,056,170 Lansink Construction 1 Wet Room Door Change, Multipurpose Room Cubbies $ 42,129 $ 2,014,041 Lansink Construction 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ 2,858 $ 2,011,183 Lansink Construction 3 Interior Finishes $ 3,021 $ 2,008,162 Lansink Construction 4 Check-In Standing Desk $ 3,995 $ 2,004,167 Lansink Construction 5 Sink Countertop Brackets $ 1,639 $ 2,002,528 Lansink Construction 6 Wood Blocking $ 752 $ 2,001,776 Lansink Construction 7 Waterproof Exterior - Aquatic Mechanical $ 1,167 $ 2,000,609 Central States Roofing 1 IDPH Permit Review, Mechanical Louver Mods $ 1,647 $ 1,998,962 Central States Roofing 2 Roofing Over Hollow Core $ 5,116 $ 1,993,846 Orning Glass Company 1 Wet Room Door Changes $ (3,823) $ 1,997,669 Orning Glass Company 2 Window Frit Revisions $ 1,743 $ 1,995,926 Hilsabek Schacht 1 Wet Room Door Change $ - $ 1,995,926 Hilsabek Schacht 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ - $ 1,995,926 Hilsabek Schacht 3 Donor Wall Drywall $ 3,557 $ 1,992,369 Hilsabek Schacht 4 Site Signage $ (350) $ 1,992,719 Hilsabek Schacht 5 Precast Pocket Covers $ 2,598 $ 1,990,121 Hilsabek Schacht 6 Omit Painting - Mechanical Rooms $ (3,280) $ 1,993,401 Hilsabek Schacht 7 Close Off Top Of South Wellness Precast $ 3,808 $ 1,989,593 Sande Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 1,370 $ 1,988,223 Sande Construction 2 CO2 Tank Distribution Piping $ 2,692 $ 1,985,531 Brockway Mechanical 1 Hydronic Pumps Flow Update $ (2,320) $ 1,987,851 Brockway Mechanical 2 IDPH Permit Review Updates, 6" Storm Drain Relocation, Mechanical Louver Mods, Glycol Feed Dual Pump $ 38,702 $ 1,949,149 Brockway Mechanical 3 State Requirements $ 12,033 $ 1,937,116 Brockway Mechanical 4 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 2,318 $ 1,934,798 Van Maanen Electric 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 21,953 $ 1,912,845 Van Maanen Electric 2 Transformer Relocate $ 14,237 $ 1,898,608 Van Maanen Electric 3 Light Fixture SWA Dimming $ 4,679 $ 1,893,929 Van Maanen Electric 4 Conduit Change Due to Increasing Concrete Thickness in Maintenance Area $ 1,007 $ 1,892,922 Van Maanen Electric 5 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 1,356 $ 1,891,566 Con-Struct 1 Water Service Disconnect $ 7,747 $ 1,883,819 Con-Struct 2 Building Rubble Removal $ 45,419 $ 1,838,400 Iowa Pipe & Grading 1 Storm & Existing Water Utility Conflict & Sanitary Tie in at N. 2nd Ave $ 14,518 $ 1,823,882 Lakeside 1 Site Signage $ 2,120 $ 1,821,762 Lakeside 2 CyRide Concrete Pad $ 296 $ 1,821,466 Totals / Current Balance $ 278,534 $ 1,821,466 FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER CHANGE ORDER LOG (As of 8/26/25) Highlighted Rows Indicate New Change Orders Since the Last Update 11