HomeMy WebLinkAboutA027 - Resolution accepting 2023/24 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements as completed by Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,191,940.12ITEM #:27
DATE:11-18-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project was located on Prairie View West and Prairie View East. The scope of the
project included street reconstruction and street rehabilitation as well as utility
structure improvements.
On March 12, 2024, the City Council awarded the 2023/24 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements project to Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,015,443.00. Three
change orders were processed as described below:
Change Order No. 1, in the deduct amount of $26,991.68, was approved by the City
Manager and included modifications to the amount of asphalt needed due to reduction in
the asphalt overlay area and adding a contract item for Geogrid to improve subbase
stabilization.
Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $230,500, was approved by City Council on July
22, 2025. This change order included modifying a section of Prairie View East from a
mill and overlay construction to full depth replacement with rock subbase due to
unsuitable subgrade conditions found during construction.
Change Order No. 3, in the deduct amount of $27,011.20, was approved by the City
Manager and reflects the final measured quantities in the field at the end of construction.
Construction was completed in the amount of $1,191,940.12. Engineering and contract
administration expenses were $170,000 bringing the overall project cost
to$1,361,940.12. Revenue and expenses associated with this project are as follows:
Funding Source Revenues Expenses
2023-24 Concrete Street Program $950,000
2023-24 Asphalt Street Program 545,412
Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund 58,000
Original Contract Amount $1,015,443
Change Order 1 (26,991.68)
Change Order 2 230,500
Change Order 3 (27,011.20)
Final Contract Amount $1,191,940.12
Engineering/Administration 170,000.00
Total $1,553,412 $1,361,940.12
Remaining funding will be transferred to an unobligated account and utilized for future street
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program improvements.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2023/24 Concrete Pavement Improvements as completed by Con-Struct, Inc,
of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,191,940.12.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has 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):
Certification Letter 23-24 Concrete St Pavement Improvements (Prairie View).pdf
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Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
November 12, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2023/24 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements (Prairie View) project
was completed in an acceptable manner by Con-Struct Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,191,940.12 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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