HomeMy WebLinkAboutA021 - Resolution accepting 2024/25 Collector Street & Water System Improvements (Oakland Street - Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue) as complete by Manatt's, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $662,342.48ITEM #:23
DATE:02-10-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 COLLECTOR STREET & WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
(OAKLAND STREET - OLIVER AVENUE TO HAWTHORNE AVENUE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Collector Street Pavement Improvements is an annual program for reconstruction or
rehabilitation of collector streets. The Water System Improvements program provides funding
for replacing aging water mains in areas that are experiencing water pressure or quality
problems. These two programs were combined for increased efficiency in construction and
reduced impact on local residents. This project included street and water main
improvements on Oakland Street from Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue, and
sidewalk infill from Oliver Avenue to Franklin Avenue.
On June 24, 2025, City Council awarded the contract to Manatt's Inc. of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of $650,346.84. Two change orders were approved by staff as part of the project.
Change Order No. 1 was approved in the amount of $15,675 for repair of sanitary sewer and
water main. Change Order No. 2 (balancing), administratively approved by staff, a deduction
in the amount of $3,679.36 to reflect actual measured quantities completed during
construction. Construction was completed in the amount of $662,342.48.
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2024/25 Collector Street
Improvements (G.O. Bonds)$ 750,000
2024/25 Water System
Improvements (Water Utility
Fund)
$ 350,000
Construction $650,346.84
Change Order No. 1 15,675.00
Change Order No. 2
(Balancing) (3,679.36)
Final Construction Cost (this
Council Action) 662,342.48
Engineering/Administration 100,000.00
TOTAL $1,100,000 $762,342.48
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2024/25 Collector Street & Water System Improvements (Oakland Street -
Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue) project as completed by Manatt's, Inc., of Ames,
Iowa, in the amount of $662,342.48.
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. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Oakland.pdf
Certification Letter 2024-25 Collector Street & Water System Improvements (Oakland).pdf
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2024/25 Collector Street & Water
System Improvements
Open trenching Sanitary Force main
on South side of East Lincoln Way
Lift Station
Single Lane
Alternating Traffic
North Side of intersection
¯Oakland St - Oliver Ave to Hawthorne Ave
New Signal
Vet Med Trail
Box Culvert
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Sidewalk Extension
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Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
February 5, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2024/25 Collector Street & Water System Improvements
(Oakland Street-Oliver Avenue to Hawthorne Avenue) project was completed in
an acceptable manner by Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$662,342.48 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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