The action before the Council is the adoption of a resolution regarding the SE Peterson Drive / SE Trilein Drive - Storm Sewer Improvements project, which involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the Contract Documents (plans, specifications, form of contract), estimated total cost and enhancement of payment, and setting a date for the filing of bids on the project.

The SE Peterson Drive / SE Trilein Drive - Storm Sewer Improvements project includes the removal and replacement of PCC street pavement, water main, and storm sewer generally located at the intersection of SE Peterson Drive and SE Trilein Drive and through Sunrise Park parallel to SE Peterson Drive in the City of Ankeny.

The construction improvements include approximately 1,020 SY of PCC street pavement, 20 LF of water main, 1350 LF of storm sewer, Class 10 excavation, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, subdrain, and removal and replacement of driveways and sidewalks.  Other associated improvements include traffic control, erosion control, temporary sidewalk, strip, salvage and respread topsoil, surface restoration, and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project.

The project is being presented for bidding at this time. Pending project approval and award, the contractor will be required to start the project no later than June 25, 2018, and they will have 35 Working Days to substantially complete Phase A and 60 Working Days to substantially complete the overall project.  Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:

1. Set Dates of Bid Opening and Public Hearing: January 15, 2018

2. Post Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing: January 19, 2018
3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing: February 2, 2018

4. Bid Opening (10:30 A.M., City Hall): February 13, 2018

5. Public Hearing and Award Contract: February 19, 2018
(Hold Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated total cost, and enhancement of payment; review bids, award contract, and approve contract and bonds.)

It is recommended that the Council take the following action:

1. Adopt Resolution ordering construction and setting the bid opening date as February 13, 2018 and setting the public hearing date as February 19, 2018 for the SE Peterson Drive / SE Trilein Drive - Storm Sewer Improvements project, in accordance with the Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing to be posted to the Iowa League of Cities and the Master Builders of Iowa websites on January 19, 2018, and published in the Des Moines Register on February 2, 2018.

Action: Consider motion to adopt RESOLUTION ordering construction on the SE Peterson Drive / SE Trilein Drive - Storm Sewer Improvements Project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefore. (date of bid-letting: 2/13/18 @ 10:30 a.m. / date of hrg: 2/19/18 @ 5:30 p.m.)