HomeMy WebLinkAboutA040 - Resolution accepting completion of the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program project by Brother's ConcreteITEM #:41
DATE:06-09-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 ALLEY PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ALLEY - SOUTH
OF LINCOLN WAY BETWEEN SOUTH KELLOGG AVENUE AND SOUTH
SHERMAN AVENUE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is to reconstruct existing paved alleys
where the structural integrity of the existing pavement has diminished beyond repair. The
project location was the east/west alley south of Lincoln Way between South Kellogg
Avenue and South Sherman Avenue.
On March 24, 2026, City Council awarded a contract to Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines,
Iowa, in the amount of $116,833.30. One change order was administratively approved by staff
as part of the project. Change Order No. 1 (balancing), a deduction in the amount of
$4,253.97, reflected actual measured quantities completed during construction. Construction
was completed in the amount of $112,579.33.
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2025/26 Alley Pavement Program (G.O.
Bonds)$400,000
Construction (this council action) $112,579.33
Engineering/Administration 22,000.00
TOTAL $400,000 $134,579.33
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way
Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave) project as completed by Brother's
Concrete, of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $112,579.33.
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 the reconstruction of the pavement will provide better structural
integrity, improved drainage, and access to businesses. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Downtown Alley - S. Lincoln.pdf
Certification Letter 2025-26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley S of Lincoln
Way).pdf
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Smart Choice
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 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley-S. of
Lincoln Way between S. Kellogg Avenue & S. Sherman Avenue) project was
completed in an acceptable manner by Brother’s Concrete, of Des Moines, Iowa,
in the amount of $112,579.33 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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