HomeMy WebLinkAboutA028 - Resolution accepting 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure (265th Street Ext) project as completed by S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., of Jordan, MN, in the amount of $2,173,215.06ITEM #:28
DATE:11-18-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 AMES PLAN 2040 SANITARY SEWER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
(265TH STREET EXTENSION)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project involved installation of public sanitary sewer infrastructure into a priority growth
tier shown in Ames Plan 2040, which proactively opens the ability to develop land in those
adopted growth tiers. This project included extending a new sanitary sewer along Ken
Maril Road, and along 550th Avenue from Ken Maril Road to 265th Street in southeast
Ames.
On December 10, 2024, City Council awarded a contract to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc. of
Jordan, Minnesota in the amount of $2,036,000. Two change orders were approved as part of
the project. Change Order No. 1 was approved by City Council in the amount of $167,994 for
removal and replacement of frozen soil. Change Order No. 2 (balancing) was administratively
approved by staff and included a deduction in the amount of $30,778.94. The balancing
change order reflects the actual measured quantities completed during construction.
Construction was completed in the amount of $2,173,215.06.
Revenue and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA)$2,281,000
Sewer Utility Fund 200,000
Construction Cost (as bid) $2,036,000.00
Change Order No. 1 167,994.00
Change Order No. 2
(balancing) (30,778.94)
Final Construction Cost 2,173,215.06
Engineering/Administration 290,000.00
Total $2,481,000 $2,463,215.06
Remaining funding will be utilized for other ARPA eligible projects.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure (265th Street
Extension) project as completed by S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., of Jordan, MN, in the
amount of $2,173,215.06.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. This project extends public sanitary sewer infrastructure into priority
tiers shown in Ames Plan 2040. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames 2040 Plan Overview.pdf
Certification Letter 2023-24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer (265th St).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 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure (265th
Street Extension) project was completed in an acceptable manner by S.M, Hentges and Sons,
Inc., of Jordan, Minnesota, in the amount of $2,173,215.06 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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