HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated January 13, 2026ITEM #:19
DATE:01-13-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2022/23 EAST 13TH STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In Ames Plan 2040, the growth and land use elements establish the City’s development vision.
One of the elements of that development vision is public infrastructure. Expansion of
infrastructure is needed to facilitate continuing commercial, industrial, and residential growth.
The East 13th Street Sanitary Extension affirmed the commitment to growth in the east and
northeastern part of the city by providing sanitary sewer in addition to the existing water
distribution infrastructure.
On October 10, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to On Track Construction, LLC of
Nevada, Iowa, in the amount of $2,125,500. To date, staff and City Council have approved
three change orders totaling $197,974.96. Change Order No. 4 (this action) includes: 1) a
balancing change order for this project, and 2) the removal and replacement of several
failed sanitary sewer manhole diamonds in E. 13th Street.
The original manhole diamonds were constructed as part of the project in accordance with the
final plans and specifications. However, once the roadway was opened to traffic, the location
of the diamonds within the vehicular travel path resulted in premature damage. As a result,
staff determined the diamonds required a redesigned to include a wider concrete patch
capable of withstanding vehicular traffic with minimal damage.
The total cost of Change Order #4 is $11,808, bringing the total construction cost of the
project to $2,335,282.96.
Revenues and expenses associated with this program are as follows:
Description Revenue Expenses
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds $2,446,767
Construction $2,125,500.00
Change Orders (Previously approved) 197,974.96
Change Order 4 (Balancing) - This Council Action 11,808.00
Final Construction Cost - This Council Action 2,335,282.96
Engineering/Administration 100,000.00
TOTAL $2,446,767 $2,435,282.96
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the following for the 2022/23 East 13th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension project :
a. Approve Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $11,808.
b. Accept the project as completed by On Track Construction, LLC of Nevada, Iowa, in the
amount of $2,335,282.96.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By extending the sanitary sewer along East 13th Street, development in the east and
northeastern parts of the City is facilitated. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
E 13th Sewer Ext..pdf
CO 4 Bal, signed, 2022-23 E 13th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension.pdf
Certification Letter 22-23 E 13th Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.pdf
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Date 30-Dec-25
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER # 4 P.O.#62500
ACCT#122-8520-489.75-14
CONTRACTOR CHANGE ORDERS APPROVED TO DATE:
1 $44,675.00 11 PREVIOUS APPROVED
2 $111,917.96 12 CHANGE ORDERS
3 $41,382.00 13 $197,974.96
4 14 ORIGINAL CONTRACT:
5 15 $2,125,500.00
6 16 CURRENT ADJUSTMENT
7 17 $11,808.00
8 18 CUMULATIVE CHANGE
9 19 ORDER AMOUNT
10 20 $53,190.00
Requires City Council Approval $197,974.96 ADJUSTED CONTRACT
$2,335,282.96
The contract is hereby modified and amended as follows:
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL
Add 12 Box Out Repair & Replacement LS $11,808.00 1.00 $11,808.00
It is mutually agreed that the contract price is increased/decreased by:Total:$11,808.00
0 days.
Contractor/Owner Date Municipal Engineer Date
Public Works Director Date City Manager Date
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For the City of Ames:
(Address)
Nevada, IA 50201
(City, State, Zip)
2022/23 E 13th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension ()
On-TrackConstruction, LLC
(Name)
1435 W F Ave
PROJECT:
CI TY OF AMES PUBLI C WORKS - ENGI NEERI NG DI VI SI ON
CC: Project Engineer, PW Mgmt. Asst., Finance, Contractor 12/30/2025 | 10:12 AM
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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
January 7, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2022/23 East 13th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension project was completed
in an acceptable manner by On Track Construction, LLC., of Nevada, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,335,282.96 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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