HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated March 10, 2026ITEM #:47
DATE:03-10-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 DOWNTOWN STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(ALLEY - NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY BETWEEN KELLOGG AVENUE AND
SHERMAN AVENUE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This annual program is for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of streets and alleys within the
downtown area. The project location is the east/west alley north of Lincoln Way between
Kellogg Avenue and 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 $159,972.00
Brother's Concrete $127,917.05
TK Concrete, Inc.$135,000.00
MPS Engineers, PC dba Kingston Services,
PC $149,135.64
Con-Struct Inc.$166,000.00
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2025/26 Downtown Pavement Program (G.O.
Bonds)$250,000
Construction (estimated) $127,917.05
Engineering/Administration 25,000.00
TOTAL $250,000 $152,917.05
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can do the following:
a. Accept report of bids for the 2025/26 Downtown Street 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 $127,917.05.
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.pdf
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2025/26 Downtown Street
Pavement Improvement Program
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