Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	March 24, 2008
	Agenda Item No. 6B Roll Call No. 08- Communication No. 08-168 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the 2008 Storm Sewer Repair Contract 1 - Receiving bids, (4-8-08), and Setting date of hearing, (4-21-08). (Construction Estimate - $596,305).

SYNOPSIS:

Recommend the City Council proceed with construction of the improvement and set dates to receive bids and hold a public hearing, as required by Iowa Code, utilizing the method of financing referenced below. This project provides for the replacement of deteriorated and undersized storm sewers located on private property at two locations; the intersection of Grand Avenue and 45th Street, and 16th Street from Euclid Avenue to Douglas Avenue. The new storm sewers will be located in street right-of-way and will address localized drainage problems.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $596,305 City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2007-2008 CIP, Page Storm-5, City-wide Storm Water Utility Projects, STE057, Storm Water Utility Funds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 2008 Storm Sewer Repair Contract 1, 08-2008-001. The improvement includes construction of new storm sewers to modify the existing storm sewer system at two locations: 1) the intersection of Grand Avenue & 45th Street and 2) 16th Street from Euclid Avenue to Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. These projects will allow for the abandonment of deteriorated, undersized storm sewers that are located on private property. This contract includes construction of the storm sewers, manholes, intakes, restoration of pavement, landscaping, and other incidental items; in accordance with the contract documents including Plan File Nos. 489-001/024.

The estimated construction cost is $596,305. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): NONE

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

Anticipated actions include public hearing, receive and file bids, designate lowest bidder, and approve contract and bond; also partial payments to the contractor and final acceptance of work.

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