HomeMy WebLinkAboutA032 - Resolution accepting the 2024/25 Shared Use Path System Expansion as completed by Howrey Construction, Inc., of Bondurant, IA, in the amount of $248,731.99ITEM #:35
DATE:09-23-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to
streets, and through greenbelts. This project involved the extension of a shared use path
from Billy Sunday Road to the east side of the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex to
create a key connection with the Skunk River Trail to the south part of Ames.
On February 25, 2025, City Council awarded the project to Howrey Construction Inc. of
Bondurant, Iowa in the amount of $249,649.25. Change Order No. 1 was approved
administratively by staff in the deduct amount of $917.26 to reflect final field measured
quantities. Construction was completed in the amount of $248,731.99. The revenues and
expenses for the project are as follows:
Revenues Expenses
Local Option Sales Tax $350,000
Design $33,500.00
Construction $248,731.99
Design/Construction
Administration $50,000.00
Total $350,000 Total $332,231.99
Remaining revenue will be returned to the fund and programmed for future Shared Use
Path System Expansion priorities.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2024/25 Shared Use Path System Expansion as completed by Howrey
Construction, Inc. of Bondurant, IA in the amount of $248,731.99.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The project has now been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Project Map.pdf
Certification Letter 24-25 SUP System Expansion.pdf
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Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
September 17, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2024/25 Shared Use Path System Expansion project was completed in an
acceptable manner by Howrey Construction, Inc., of Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of
$248,731.99 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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