HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated June 9, 2026ITEM #:38
DATE:06-09-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2019/24 LOW POINT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF
CHANGE ORDER #5 AND ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project included new storm sewer infrastructure that improves localized flooding in low
points around the city, decreases traffic impediments, and reduces damage to infrastructure.
The locations for these improvements included Kennedy Street (1100 block), Barr Drive
(2100 block), Jensen Avenue (2200 block), Harrison Road (1900 block), Pearle Avenue
alley, E. Lincoln Way (2000 block), Northridge Lane (2800 block), Garnet Drive (700
block), and Idaho Court (1200 block).
On May 13, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone,
Iowa, in the amount of $523,245.20. Four (4) change orders have been administratively
approved by staff. The cumulative amount of change orders 1-4 is $43,282.15. These change
orders included unknown scope modifications at various project locations that have been
encountered during the execution of the project.
Change Order No. 5, in the amount of $12,150, is the balancing change order for the
project and reflects actual field measured quantities completed during construction.
City Council approval of Change Order No. 5 is necessary because the cumulative
amount of all change orders for the project exceeds $50,000. Construction was
completed in the amount of $578,677.35. Revenues and expenses associated with the project
are estimated as follows:
Description Revenues Expenses
2019-24 Low Point Drainage
Program (Storm Water Utility)$682,146
Construction (as bid) $523,245.20
Change Orders No. 1-4 (previously
approved by staff) 43,282.15
Change Order No. 5 (this Council
Action) 12,150.00
Final Construction (this Council
Action) 578,677.35
Engineering/Administration $53,468.65
Project Total $682,146 $632,146
Remaining revenue will be returned to the Storm Water Utility fund and programmed for future
storm water priorities.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council may:
a. Approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $12,150.
b. Accept the 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program as completed by
Iowa Water & Waste System, LLC of Boone, IA in the amount of $578,677.35
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications and has improved conditions to better handle localized flooding
c oncer n s . Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
approve Alternative No.1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Low Point Drainage Improvements Location Map.pdf
Certification Letter 2019-24 Low Point Drainage Improvements.pdf
CO 5 BAL, SIGNED, 2019-24 Low Point Drainage.pdf
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Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
June 4, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements project was
completed in an acceptable manner by Iowa Water & Waste System, LLC, of
Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $578,677.35 and was inspected by the Public Works
Department of the City of Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
Justin A. Clausen, PE, CPWP-M
Public Works Director
JAC/lbc
cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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