HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022 - Resolution accepting 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Place) project as complete by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,553,172.12ITEM #:24
DATE:02-10-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 CAMPUSTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(WELCH AVENUE AND CHAMBERLAIN PLACE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program includes street and utility improvements within the Campustown area. The
project included work in the 200-block of Welch Avenue and Chamberlain Place, and
involved removal and replacement of pavement and improvements to utilities and bike
lanes in the corridor.
On March 26, 2024, City Council awarded the contract to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $1,696,747. Three change orders were approved as part of the project. Change
Order No. 1, approved by City Council, was a deduction in the amount of $185,000 to remove
the Inclusive Sidewalk Crossing item from the contract. Change Order No. 2 was approved in
the amount of $23,884.20 for additional sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer repairs.
Change Order No. 3 (balancing) was administratively approved by staff and increased the
contract by $17,540.92 to reflect actual measured quantities completed during construction.
Construction was completed in the amount of $1,553,172.12.
Revenues and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2023/24 Campustown Public Imp.
(G.O. Bonds)$1,200,000
2023/24 Water Utility Fund $ 400,000
2023/24 Sewer Utility Fund $ 200,000
Construction (as bid) $1,696,747.00
Change Order No. 1 (185,000.00)
Change Order No. 2 23,884.20
Change Order No. 3 (Balancing) 17,540.92
Final Construction Cost (this
Council Action) 1,553,172.12
Engineering/Administration 200,000.00
TOTAL $1,800,000 $1,753,172.12
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue and Chamberlain
Place) project as completed by Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,553,172.12.
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 noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Project Map.pdf
Certification Letter 2023-24 Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Ave & Chamberlain
Pl).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
February 5, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements (Welch Avenue
and Chamberlain Place) project was completed in an acceptable manner by
Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,553,172.12 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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