HomeMy WebLinkAboutA036 - Resolution accepting completion of Parks & Recreation Maintenance Facility Expansion project by King ConstructionITEM #:37
DATE:06-09-26
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:COMPLETION OF PARKS AND RECREATION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
EXPANSION PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility Expansion Project was designed and
constructed to consolidate park maintenance staff and equipment into one location to improve
efficiency and effectiveness. SVPA Architects, Des Moines, Iowa, was hired to provide design
services, bidding assistance, and construction administration. The project included four main
components:
1. Park Maintenance Building Breakroom Renovation - Included expanding the
break/training room, upgrading the HVAC system, and creating additional staff
workspaces.
2. Additional Parking - Bringing the Park Maintenance staff together in one location
required additional parking.
3. Cold Storage Building - This additional building allows consolidation of maintenance
equipment into one location and out of the flood plain.
4. Bulk Water Station - This was moved to provide space for the new storage building and
the additional parking.
The project started in September 2025 and was substantially completed by April 30, 2026.
At its June 24, 2025 meeting, City Council awarded a contract to King Construction,
Iowa Falls, Iowa, in the amount of $1,344,075. Through the duration of the project there
have been 12 change orders totaling $21,244.61, increasing the construction total of the
project to $1,365,319.61. The table below outlines the expenses for the project.
Construction (King Construction, Iowa Falls,
Iowa)$ 1,344,075.00
Change Orders $ 21,244.61
Construction Contract SUBTOTAL $ 1,365,319.61
Design (SVPA, West Des Moines, Iowa)$ 91,780.00
Construction Testing (Terracon)$ 10,317.75
Miscellaneous (City of Ames Public Works
Inspections, Building Permit, Etc.)$ 11,468.20
TOTAL $ 1,478,885.56
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Total available funding for the project is as follows:
General Fund $ 468,636
Local Option Sales Tax Fund $ 187,884
Park Development Fund $ 100,725
G.O. Bonds $ 606,294
Water Utility $ 140,000
TOTAL $1,503,539
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept completion of the contract for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility
Expansion Project with King Construction, Iowa Falls, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,365,319.61.
2. Do not approve the completion of contract for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance
Facility Expansion Project with King Construction, Iowa Falls, Iowa, and direct staff how
to proceed.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
As the park system and its maintenance needs continue to grow, efficiency and
effectiveness of staff becomes even more important. Expanding the storage capacity
allows all park maintenance equipment to be stored at one location. Additionally, the
expansion of the break room in the main park shop helps accomplish the goal of being
efficient and effective. Therefore, it is the City Manager's recommendation that City Council
approve Alternative No. 1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2026-06-02 - 24065 Ames Park Rec Maintenance Cold Storage - Final Acceptance
Recommendation Letter.pdf
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June 2, 2026
Ames City Council
City of Ames
515 Clark Ave
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Final Acceptance, #2025-155 Ames Park & Recreation Maintenance Expansion
To the Ames City Council:
This letter is to serve as SVPA Architects Inc.’s recommendation for Final Acceptance of the Ames Park &
Recreation Maintenance Expansion project as delivered by King Construction & Overhead Doors, Inc.
All closeout documentation has been submitted, reviewed, and released to the City of Ames. All punch list
items, to our knowledge, have been completed.
SVPA recommends release of retainage, assuming no claims are filed in the next 30 days.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service to you. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Thad N. Long, AIA
Vice President
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