HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 26, 2026ITEM #:44
DATE:05-26-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - BARR DRIVE,
DOUGLAS AVENUE - 16TH STREET TO O'NEIL DRIVE, AND 17TH STREET
- DOUGLAS AVENUE TO DEAD END
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Water Systems Improvements Program provides for replacing water mains in areas that
experience issues including water quality (rust/iron), frequent water main breaks, lead
services, low pressure, and circulation. Many of these issues correspond to older, smaller
diameter aged water mains or poor-quality cast-iron pipe installed many decades ago. The
locations for this project include Barr Drive, Douglas Avenue (16th Street to O'Neil
Drive), and 17th Street (Douglas Avenue to dead-end).
On May 20, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $884,182.30
Iowa Water & Waste Systems $881,271.90
On Track Construction $1,030,006.00
KE Builders $1,088,000.00
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
Water System Improvements (Water
Utility Fund)$1,200,000
Construction $ 881,271.90
Engineering/Administration $ 130,000.00
TOTAL $1,200,000 $1,011,271.90
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids
b. Approve the final plans and specifications, and award a contract to Iowa Water and
Waste Systems, of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $881,271.90.
2. Direct staff to revise the project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in these local neighborhoods, residents will see
improved water quality, system reliability, and improved firefighting capacity. Therefore,
it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as
described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Water - Barr.pdf
Water - Douglas & 17th .pdf
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