HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated February 24, 2026ITEM #:32
DATE:02-24-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
NO. 1 (CLARK AVE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program is the annual program for the removal
and replacement of deteriorated pavements from concrete streets and replacement with a new
pavement surface.
This project involves the reconstruction of Clark Ave from 9th St to 13th St. The project
is planned for construction in two stages over a single year. The majority of the
residents along the project have secondary access to alleys that run behind the
properties for Clark Ave.
This project will include removal and replacement of the pavement surface as well as the
replacement of storm sewer and sanitary sewer structures and spot pipe repairs. New water
main is also planned for the length of the project. Sidewalk ramps within the project limits will
be brought up to current standards. Plans and specifications for this project were completed
by WHKS of Ames, IA.
This program also includes separate projects located along Campus Avenue and
Sunset Drive that will be bid independently of the Clark Avenue project.
On February 18, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bids
Engineer's Estimate $1,665,000.00
Con-Struct $1,114,875.50
TK Concrete $1,349,961.13
Absolute Concrete $1,466,999.50
All Star Concrete Non-Responsive
The non-responsive bid received was due to not all bid items on the proposal form being
completed with a unit price.
A summary of revenues and projected expenses is shown below:
Description Revenue Expenses
2025/26 Concrete Pavement
Improvements (G.O. Bonds) $1,250,000
2025/26 Clear Water Diversion
Program 53,000
2025/26 Water System
Improvements 512,000
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Construction (as bid) $1,114,875.50
Engineering/Administration 150,000.00
TOTAL $1,815,000 $1,264,875.50
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution to:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements
No. 1 (Clark Ave) project.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project.
c. Award the 20 25/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements No. 1 (Clark Ave)
project. to Con-Struct, Inc, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,114,875.50.
2. Award the contract to one of the other responsive bidders.
3. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide an improved street surface, thereby reducing future
maintenance costs. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2025-26 Concrete Street Clark Ave Location Map.pdf
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