HomeMy WebLinkAboutA042 - Hearing on 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell Avenue - S 4th St to Lincoln Way) ProjectITEM #:44
DATE:10-14-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (S RUSSELL AVENUE - S
4TH STREET TO LINCOLN WAY)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The intent of this project is to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to
replace approximately 1,305 feet of existing 4-inch cast iron water main with new 8-inch water
main and install new water services with copper piping on the south side of S Russell
Avenue. This project will improve water quality, reduce the number of lead service lines,
increase firefighting capacity, and provide direct benefits to a HUD-Identified Low- and
Moderate-Income (LMI) population, Census Tract 10. This project location is along S
Russell Avenue from S 4th Street to Lincoln Way.
On October 8, 2025, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $575,908.00
Iowa Water & Waste Systems $484,024.40
On Track Construction, LLC $580,000.00
Jet Drain Services, LLC $636,567.50
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
CDBG Funding $ 680,000
Construction (as bid) $484,024.40
Engineering/Administration (est.) $80,000.00
TOTAL $ 680,000 $564,024.40
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept report of bids and approve final plans and specifications and award a contract to
Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $484,024.40.
2. Direct staff to revise the project.
3. Do not proceed with this project at this time.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in this local neighborhood, residents will see improved
water quality, firefighting capacity, and reliability that will benefit a HUD-identified Low-
and Moderate-Income (LMI) population. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
S. Russell Ave.pdf
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