HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Resolution approving Change Order No. 16 for bid package 26-1 at Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic CenterITEM #:1
DATE:04-21-26
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER BID PACKAGE 26-1 - CHANGE
ORDER #16
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On January 23, 2024, the City Council approved the award of contracts for construction of the
Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. Since the City elected to use a Construction Manager
(CM) approach for this project, fourteen different bid packages were issued for prospective
bidders. As a reminder, this approach is different from bidding under the General Contractor
(GC) method, where one bid package would have been distributed and each bidder would be
responsible for the various subcontractors. Thus, with fourteen bid packages, the City entered
into a contract with each of the fourteen successful bidders.
Bid Package: 26-1, Electrical, Communications, Electric Safety & Security Work: The low
bidder, Van Maanen Electric, Inc., Newton, Iowa was awarded the Base Bid plus Alternate #1
and 2, in the amount of $1,477,436. (Please note: alternate #1 is the addition of two
multipurpose rooms, a walking area, and two gender neutral restrooms, and alternate #2 is
adding heated sidewalk in front of the main entrance.)
The City requested mechanical equipment relocation; adding a stainless-steel rail at water
slide; adding boiler e-stops and carbon monoxide detectors; and making miscellaneous
electrical changes. The electrical bid package contractor will complete the electrical
modifications within the facility. Potential change orders (PCO-069, PCO-084, PCO-088, and
PCO-089) were issued by the design team with work completed once approved.
Change orders #1-6 and #8-15 were previously approved and reported on the bimonthly
change order report and change order #7 was approved by City Council on October 14, 2025
and are summarized below:
Change
Order #Work Completed Amount
1 Pool Permit, Structural & Mechanical Revisions $21,953
2 Transformer Relocate $14,237
3 Electrical Revisions for AHU-1, Fixture SWA Dimming $ 4,679
4 Exterior Signage Lighting Controls $ 1,007
5 Pool Trench Float Alarm $ 1,356
6 Auto Door Operators Corridor 108 $ 959
7 ICN Fiber Optic $ 9,040
8 New Fixture Type DB $ 2,411
9 TV Mount Heights $ 1,049
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10 Thickened Slab at 110 $ 483
11 Audio/Visual Media, Touch Pads, Antenna, Mic $15,144
12 Aquatic Storerooms HVAC & Boiler Breaker Voltage $ 8,348
13 Distributed Antenna Systems & Combo Starter EF-1A $(2,412)
14 Admin Suite Microwave Circuit & BFP Flood Prevention Valve Alert $ 1,524
15 Emergency Stops Added Location & AV Webcast Change $ 7,233
Total of previously approved change orders $87,011
Staff is seeking approval of Change order #16 for the mechanical equipment relocation;
adding a stainless-steel rail at water slide; adding boiler e-stops and CO detectors; and
making miscellaneous electrical changes in the amount of $17,430. This cost is inclusive of
the labor, equipment and materials needed to complete each of these four items identified
above.
Summary of Bid Package 26-1, Electrical, Communications, Electric Safety & Security
Work
Original Contract Amount $1,477,436
Prior Approved Change Orders $ 87,011
Increase Contract by CCO-16 $ 17,430
New Contract Value $1,581,877
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package, 26-1 Change Order #16 to
Van Maanen Electric, Inc., in the amount of $17,430.
2. Do not approve Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package, 26-1 Change Order
#16 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc.
3. Refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Design for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Project began in 2023 with a goal of
keeping construction costs for the base bid to under $20.5 million. Staff had worked diligently
with RDG Planning and Design and Story Construction during this time to design a project that
will meet the needs of residents of Ames and central Iowa, yet be energy efficient, minimize
maintenance needs, utilize quality materials, and maximize programming opportunities.
This change will address mechanical equipment relocation; adding a stainless-steel rail at
water slide; adding Boiler e-stops and CO detectors; and making miscellaneous electrical
changes within the facility. Therefore, it is the City Manager's recommendation that the City
Council adopt Alternate No. 1 as stated above.
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