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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated March 10, 2026ITEM #:48 DATE:03-10-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:2025/26 SEAL COAT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (FERNDALE AVENUE AND FURMAN DRIVE) Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses 2025/26 Seal Coat Program (G.O. Bonds)$1,000,000 Seal Coat Program Available Balance (G.O. Bonds) 470,042 2025/26 Water System Improvements (Water Utility Fund) 695,000 Water System Improvement Available Balance (Water Utility Fund) 30,000 2025/26 Neighborhood Curb (Road Use Tax) 150,000 Construction (estimated) $1,977,694.58 Engineering/Administration 250,000.00 TOTAL $2,345,042 $2,227,694.58 COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: This is the annual program for removal of built-up seal coat from streets with asphalt surface. This program restores surface texture, corrects structural deficiencies, removes built-up seal coat, and prevents deterioration of various streets. This resurfacing process results in better riding surfaces, increased safety with improved surface texture, and increased life expectancy of streets. The project is located along Ferndale Avenue from 20th Street to 24th Street and Furman Drive from Ferndale Avenue to Ferndale Avenue, and includes utility upgrades replacing the existing 6” water main with a new 8” water main. On March 4, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows: Bidder Bid Amount Engineer's Estimate $2,458,385.05 Iowa Water & Waste Systems $1,977,694.58 Manatt's Inc.$1,990,098.16 Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows: 1 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Accept report of bids and approve final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems, of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $1,977,694.58. 2. Award the contract the other bidder. 3. Direct staff to revise the project. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: This project will result in better riding surfaces, increased safety with improved surface texture, and increased life expectancy of streets. Also, the project will improve the water systems in this neighborhood, residents will see improved water quality. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above. ATTACHMENT(S): CAF Map.pdf 2 M© City of Ames, Iowa makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the City of Ames be liable for lost profits or any consequential or incidental damages caused by the use of this map. 1:3,500 2025/26 Seal Coat and Water Systems Improvements 3