In general, the upgrades for the parking lots included removing damaged areas of asphalt, installing a new sub base in certain areas, and placing a new top coat of asphalt. 

The northeast parking lot in Big Lake Park has been reconfigured and reduced in size given the poor drainage in the area and potential for ongoing maintenance issues.  Also, the Iowa Riverfront Trail has been extended from its prior termination location near the tennis courts to Big Lake Road.  This will allow users to travel to Big Lake Road without having to enter the parking lot.

Change Order #1 has been executed in the amount of $14,750.00 and included removal and replacement of parking blocks within Big Lake Northwest parking lot, as well as, removal and reinstallation of existing gate and post, hydraulic seeding, fertilizing, and MBFM mulching at the Big Lake Northeast parking lot.

During execution of the project, it was discovered that additional quantities were required to complete the work.  These quantities were in all three divisions – Big Lake Northwest Parking Lot, Big Lake Northeast Parking Lot, and Valley View Parking Lot.  The additional quantities are included in C.O. #2 and are an increase to existing bid items already in the contract.  The Engineer (HGM) did not include these quantities as part of the original bid.

The revised total for the project will be $328,865.78, including C.O. #1 ($14,750) and C.O. #2 ($22,648.33).  This amount shall be considered the new contract amount for the project.

This project includes a budget of $341,000.00 available for construction.