HomeMy WebLinkAboutA035 - Hearing on Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11) ProjectITEM #:36
DATE:02-24-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (BASIN 11)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers and
deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this program is to
identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) as a means of lowering the peak
wet weather flow at the treatment plant. By eliminating I/I in these sewer mains, the sanitary
sewer system will also regain needed capacity. This project includes the rehabilitation of
sanitary sewer segments and manholes within Basin 11, which is located on the east
side of Ames.
On February 18, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $2,100,000.00
Municipal Pipe Tool Co.$1,616,102.90
Visu-Sewer $2,560,299.25
The revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
State Revolving Fund (SRF)$2,500,000
Construction (est.) $1,616,102.90
Engineering/Administration (est.) 250,000.00
TOTAL $2,500,000 $1,866,102.90
The debt service payments in conjunction with this SRF loan will be paid from
revenues in the Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund.
Two required steps are still needed to comply with the SRF procedures before the City
Council will be in a position to award a contract. First, on March 10, the City Council will
be asked to set the date of the public hearing for March 24. Second, at the March 24
hearing, the City Council will be asked to approve the required resolutions regarding
the issuance of the SRF debt. At that same meeting, the City Council will then be asked
to award the bid for this project to Municipal Pipe Tool Co.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the following for the Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11)
Project:
a. Accept the report of bids for the project.
b. Delay the award of bid to allow staff to follow SRF procedure.
2. Do not proceed with this project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will improve the sanitary sewer system by restoring structural integrity of
deteriorating sewer segments and by removing inflow and infiltration to regain valuable
capacity within the system. Delaying the award allows time for the processing of the
SRF loan documents prior to awarding the project. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Basin 11.pdf
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US Highway 30
N 500TH AVE
SAND HILL TRL
S 500TH AVE
NORTH DAKOTA AVE
240TH ST
270TH ST
13TH ST
215TH ST
200TH ST
265TH ST
24TH ST
S 530TH AVE
ZUMWALT STATION RD
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I-35 HWY
LINCOLN WAY
TIMB RD
SE 16TH ST
STAGECOACH RD
S US HIGHWAY 69
KEN MARIL RD
DAYTON AVE
STATE AVE
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245TH ST
ONTARIO ST
276TH ST
E RIVERSIDE RD
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PULLMAN ST
ONION CREEK LN
Access to city wells
OLD BLOOMINGTON RD
ADAMS ST
AIRPORT RD
560TH AVE
250TH ST
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City Limits
Roads
Sanitary Study Basins
City of Ames
Sanitary System Evaluation Study
1 inch = 4,200 feet Project Locations: Basin 11
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