HomeMy WebLinkAboutA039 - Homewood Golf Course Hole Nine Crossing Improvement ProjectITEM #:39
DATE:11-18-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:HOMEWOOD GOLF COURSE HOLE NINE CROSSING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The ninth hole at Homewood Golf Course contains a ravine that separates the tee box from
the green. Over the last few years, staff had questioned the stability of the ravine bank at this
hole. Additionally, there is a walking bridge across the ravine that connects the tee to the
green, which is not rated to handle golf carts and needs to be replaced. There is also a safety
concern for golf cart users as they need to travel along hole number eight in order to get to
number nine green, oftentimes as golfers are hitting balls on those holes.
On May 13, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to WHKS, Inc., Ames, Iowa, to develop
plans and specifications for the project, which included select tree clearing from the ravine;
demolishing the bridge and path leading up to it; installing a culvert at the bottom of the ravine;
creating a crossing over the culvert; installing a new path; and seeding the area.
On October 14, 2025, City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Homewood
Golf Course Hole Nine Crossing Improvements. An Invitation to Bid was advertised on the
Current Bid Opportunities section of the Purchasing webpage and a Legal Notice was
published on the websites of a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation.
On November 12, 2025, eight bids were received as shown below.
Contractor Cost
Con-Struct, Ames, Iowa $213,410.00
Iowa Earth Works, Huxley, Iowa $250,540.00
TK Concrete, Pella, Iowa $270,385.00
Jet Drain, Ames, Iowa $274,165.00
On Track Construction, LLC, Nevada, Iowa $274,895.00
Brothers Concrete, Des Moines, Iowa $279,015.00
Graphite Construction Group, Inc., Des
Moines, Iowa $305,091.94
Petersen Construction, Reinbeck, Iowa $361,205.00
Staff has reviewed all bids and has found the bid from Con-struct to be the low responsible
bid.
PROJECT COST AND FUNDING:
The table below outlines the total estimated costs of the project.
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Item Cost
Engineering and Design Fees $ 81,050
Construction Testing 10,000
Construction Cost 213,410
Contingency (5%) of Construction
Costs 10,671
TOTAL COSTS $315,131
Total available funding for the project is $350,000. Local Option Sales Tax accounts for
$275,000, with the remaining $75,000 coming from the Homewood Operational Fund
Balance.
ACCESS:
It should be noted that the construction access will follow the most western drive in
and out of the golf course onto 20th Street. With the large quantity of soil that will be
moved to the site for the project, there is potential that the asphalt drive may be
degraded through the project.
Specifications require protection of all pavements, and the work is planned for the
winter months which will help alleviate path degradation. However, if the path needs
replaced it could cost upwards of $200,000. Staff will monitor the project and will make
changes accordingly if the asphalt drive is in jeopardy. If repairs to the drive are needed
to be made, funds from the Homewood Golf Course Operational Fund Balance could be
used.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the Report of Bids and award a contract to Con-Struct, Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $213,410, for the Homewood Golf Course Hole Nine Crossing Improvement
Project.
2. Accept the Report of Bids and award a contract to one of the other bidders for the
Homewood Golf Course Hole Nine Crossing Improvement Project.
3. Accept the Report of Bids but do not award a contract at this time.
4. Refer this item back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
With the increase in erosion along the banks of the ravine, remediation is needed to
preserve the property on both sides. It is also necessary for stormwater protection.
Additionally, the pedestrian bridge that connects the tee on hole nine to the green is
getting to the end of its useful life and is not rated for golf carts. The safety concern for
golf cart users is also diminished when this project is complete. Constructing a new
crossing along the with bank stabilization remediation is a win-win for the course and
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golfers. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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