HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated March 10, 2026ITEM #:46
DATE:03-10-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 ALLEY PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ALLEY - SOUTH
OF LINCOLN WAY BETWEEN SOUTH KELLOGG AVENUE AND SOUTH
SHERMAN AVENUE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program is to reconstruct existing paved alleys where the structural integrity of the
existing pavement has diminished beyond repair. The project location is the east/west alley
south of Lincoln Way between South Kellogg Avenue and South Sherman Avenue. The
current condition of the alley includes deteriorated concrete and poor drainage in the area.
This project includes the replacement of the existing alley pavement with 7 inches of new
concrete pavement.
On March 4, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $139,621.00
Brother's Concrete $116,833.30
TK Concrete, Inc.$118,278.00
Howrey Construction, Inc.$122,734.60
MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services PC $137,330.00
Con-Struct Inc.$145,000.00
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2025/26 Alley Pavement Program (G.O.
Bonds)$400,000
Construction (estimated) $116,833.30
Engineering/Administration 22,000.00
TOTAL $400,000 $138,833.30
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program.
b. Approve final plans and specifications and award a contract to Brother's Concrete,
of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $116,833.30.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Direct staff to revise the project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The condition of the existing pavement has deteriorated, and surface drainage is
inadequate. The reconstruction of the pavement will provide improved drainage and
access to businesses. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Downtown Alley - S. Lincoln.pdf
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2025/26 Alley Pavement
Improvement Program
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