HomeMy WebLinkAboutA006 - Motion to accept the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly ReportTo:Mayor and City Council
From:Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director
Date:September 23, 2025
Subject:Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
Item No. 9
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.
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.
CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY:
There were four 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 four change orders which are detailed below:
1. Moving a wall and additional tile work associated with converting the
shower in Room 108 to a roll-in shower - $2,653
2. Addition of the donor wall (Attachment C) - $33,224
3. Addition of two automatic door operators in the universal changing room
corridor - $9,757
4. Plumbing work associated with converting the shower in Room 108 to a roll
in shower - $7,180
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
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To date, change orders for the project total $331,348, or 15.78% of the
contingency budget. The contingency for this project is $2.1 million with a current
balance of $1,768,652. 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 2025-9.pdf
Attachment B - Change Order Log - 9-23-25.pdf
Attachment C - Donor Wall Rendering.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
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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
Monthly Project Status Report
September 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 basin concrete was completed.
2. Rec Pool concrete footings and wall forming started.
3. Preparation for pool deck concrete started (includes underfloor electrical, plumbing, trench
drains, and vapor barrier.)
4. Ductwork, plumbing, sprinkler and electrical rough-in wall inspections were completed in non-
Natatorium.
5. Drywall hanging and finishing started in non-Natatorium.
6. Shower tile started in the Locker Room area.
7. Electrical equipment, mechanical equipment and plumbing installations continued in the Aquatic
and Electrical Mechanical Rooms.
8. Perimeter sidewalk demolition, prep and installation progressed.
9. Rooftop insulated ductwork was completed.
10. Exterior signage was installed at the main entrance.
11. Building Envelope Consult inspections continued for vapor barrier, pool water stop and curtain
wall glazing. Observation of the shower waterproofing install was completed.
12. Special inspections and testing of concrete and sitework continued.
13. Design team site visits and field observations continued.
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 continue.
2. Pool deck concrete will start.
3. Drywall in the non-Natatorium will be substantially complete and painting will start.
4. Polished concrete mock up will be placed for review.
5. Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical will continue in the Aquatic and Electrical Mechanical
Rooms.
6. Curtain wall framing and glazing will be installed at the main entrance.
7. Exterior precast power wash will be completed.
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8. Exterior signage will be complete.
9. Decorative metal panel installation will start.
10. Perimeter sidewalk demolition, prep and installation will continue.
11. Sidewalk backfill and final dirt grading started.
12. Landscape plantings will start.
13. Alliant Energy will install the gas service piping to the meter set.
14. Building Envelope Consult inspections will continue for vapor barrier, pool water stop and
curtain wall glazing.
15. Special inspections and testing of concrete and sitework will continue.
16. 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
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Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
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Ames, Iowa 50010
AERIAL VIEW TO
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Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center
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LAP POOL BASIN &
START OF DECK
REC POOL WALL FORMS
AT SHALLOW END
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EXTERIOR INSULATED
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ENTRY AHEAD OF METAL
PANELS
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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
Lansink Construction 8 Converting Room 108 Shower to a Roll In Shower $ 2,653 $ 1,997,956
Lansink Construction 9 Donor Wall $ 33,224 $ 1,964,732
Central States Roofing 1 IDPH Permit Review, Mechanical Louver Mods $ 1,647 $ 1,963,085
Central States Roofing 2 Roofing Over Hollow Core $ 5,116 $ 1,957,969
Orning Glass Company 1 Wet Room Door Changes $ (3,823) $ 1,961,792
Orning Glass Company 2 Window Frit Revisions $ 1,743 $ 1,960,049
Orning Glass Company 3 Auto Door Operators $ 9,757 $ 1,950,292
Hilsabek Schacht 1 Wet Room Door Change $ - $ 1,950,292
Hilsabek Schacht 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ - $ 1,950,292
Hilsabek Schacht 3 Donor Wall Drywall $ 3,557 $ 1,946,735
Hilsabek Schacht 4 Site Signage $ (350) $ 1,947,085
Hilsabek Schacht 5 Precast Pocket Covers $ 2,598 $ 1,944,487
Hilsabek Schacht 6 Omit Painting - Mechanical Rooms $ (3,280) $ 1,947,767
Hilsabek Schacht 7 Close Off Top Of South Wellness Precast $ 3,808 $ 1,943,959
Sande Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 1,370 $ 1,942,589
Sande Construction 2 CO2 Tank Distribution Piping $ 2,692 $ 1,939,897
Brockway Mechanical 1 Hydronic Pumps Flow Update $ (2,320) $ 1,942,217
Brockway Mechanical 2 IDPH Permit Review Updates, 6" Storm Drain Relocation, Mechanical
Louver Mods, Glycol Feed Dual Pump $ 38,702 $ 1,903,515
Brockway Mechanical 3 State Requirements $ 12,033 $ 1,891,482
Brockway Mechanical 4 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 2,318 $ 1,889,164
Brockway Mechanical 5 Converting Room 108 Shower to a Roll In Shower $ 7,180 $ 1,881,984
Van Maanen Electric 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 21,953 $ 1,860,031
Van Maanen Electric 2 Transformer Relocate $ 14,237 $ 1,845,794
Van Maanen Electric 3 Light Fixture SWA Dimming $ 4,679 $ 1,841,115
Van Maanen Electric 4 Conduit Change Due to Increasing Concrete Thickness in Maintenance
Area $ 1,007 $ 1,840,108
Van Maanen Electric 5 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 1,356 $ 1,838,752
Con-Struct 1 Water Service Disconnect $ 7,747 $ 1,831,005
Con-Struct 2 Building Rubble Removal $ 45,419 $ 1,785,586
Iowa Pipe & Grading 1 Storm & Existing Water Utility Conflict & Sanitary Tie in at N. 2nd
Ave $ 14,518 $ 1,771,068
Lakeside 1 Site Signage $ 2,120 $ 1,768,948
Lakeside 2 CyRide Concrete Pad $ 296 $ 1,768,652
Totals / Current Balance $ 331,348 $ 1,768,652
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
CHANGE ORDER LOG
(As of 9/23/25)
Highlighted Rows Indicate New Change Orders Since the Last Update
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