Background/Discussion
This project is the final segment associated with the East Beltway project.
The East Beltway project has improved the transportation network in eastern Council Bluffs by completing Eastern Hills Drive between US Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 92, while providing improved connections to developments along Greenview Road, Steven Road, and Cottonwood Road.
The Steven Road West project will construct a new Steven Road segment from Norwood Drive to State Orchard Road. The continuity for the local transportation system will support future land development, increases the capacity of existing roads to accommodate traffic demands and improves emergency access.
During execution of the project, it was discovered that work items were omitted from the plans and there were several bid items with incorrect quantities. These items are associated with culvert pipe construction and an item for permanent and temporary erosion control, and are required to complete the project.
The revised total for the project, including C.O. #1, is $3,923,588.17. This amount will be considered the new contract amount for any future changes to the project.
The project is eligible for Federal funding from remaining earmarks of $1.2M and the City’s allocation of STBG funds. Federal funds will support 80% of the improvement costs, and the remaining 20% of construction costs will be paid by the City using sales tax funds.
This project was included in the FY21 CIP and includes a budget of $1,000,000 in Sales Tax Funds.