HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Contract & Bond for construction of Freel Dr Paving ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 26-271
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FREEL DRIVE PAVING PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore determined it advisable and necessary
that certain improvements be constructed in the City of Ames, Iowa, such project having
been designated as the Freel Drive Paving Program; and, pursuant to notice and hearing,
bids were received on the 8th day of April, 2026, as called for in the detailed plans and
specifications as prepared by the Public Works Department and filed with the City Clerk on
the 9th day of March, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that the bid of Con-Struct,
Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,012,310 is the lowest and best bid submitted for the
construction of said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Contract in the form provided in said plans and specifications has
been executed by said contractor, and satisfactory performance bond has been filed by
said contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, as follows:
Section One. The Contract between the City of Ames, Iowa, and Con-Struct, Inc.,
of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,012,310 dated the 14th day of April, 2026, for the
Freel Drive Paving Program as provided for in the detailed plans and specifications
referred to in the preamble hereof, and the performance bond of the said contractor
with Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), of West Des Moines, IA, as surety
thereon, in the amount of $1,012,310 filed in connection therewith, be and the same
are hereby approved.
Section Two. All resolutions or order or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2026.