HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated February 24, 2026ITEM #:29
DATE:02-24-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2022/23 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (S. 4TH PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE OVER IOWAY CREEK)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project includes constructing a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over Ioway Creek along
the southeast side of the existing bridge on S. 4th Street, and constructing a shared use path
from the north side of the pedestrian bridge to the intersection of S. 4th Street & University
Blvd, as shown in the attached map. This shared use path will provide connectivity from
University Blvd across Ioway Creek along the south side of S. 4th Street.
Shared use-path construction is anticipated for the summer of 2026. Due to significant lead
times for the pedestrian bridge, it is estimated the bridge and path connections to the bridge
will be installed in spring 2027. Staff has coordinated extensively with Iowa State University
and adjacent properties regarding the construction activities for this project, and will provide
additional coordination as construction progresses.
On February 18, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $1,603,006.40
Boulder Contracting, LLC $1,577,234.95
United Contractors, Inc.$1,730,166.50
Cramer & Associates, Inc.$1,960,989.50
Herberger Construction Company Inc.$1,984,239.30
Peterson Contractors, Inc.$2,166,147.14
The table below shows estimated expenses and revenues for this project:
Expenses Amount Revenues Amount
Design $95,000.00
Construction (this action)$1,577,234.95
Contract Administration $50,000.00
FY 22/23 Bridge Rehab G.O.
Bonds $700,000
Iowa State University
Funding (estimated)$80,200
Skunk River Trail Redirected
Local Option Funding $800,000
FY 23/24 Bridge Rehab
Road Use Tax $300,000
Totals $1,722,234.95 $1,880,200
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the report of bids, approve final plans and specifications, and award a contract to
Boulder Contracting, LLC of Grundy Center, Iowa, in the amount of $1,577,234.95.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will complete a significant bicycle and pedestrian connection for all users
of the area, including large special events. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Map.pdf
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