Site work and renovation of a mixed-use development in Columbus Junction, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a municipal facility; road / highway; water / sewer project; and for the renovation of a municipal facility.

https://www.thehawkeye.com/story/news/2022/05/13/columbus-junction-city-council-selects-firm-water-infrastructure/9745325002/ An engineering services agreement with French-Reneker Associates of Fairfield for the supervision of planned improvements to the Columbus Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility was approved Wednesday by the city council. Although $75,000 has been allocated for the supervision, project engineer Matt Walker said the engineering firm will be paid on an hourly basis only for the time when its staff is actively involved in monitoring the construction. Spectra Build of Wapello provided the low bid of $1.5 million on the project, which will include construction of a direct discharge pipe to the Iowa River, a lift station and an UV disinfection station. In a related action, the city council also held a public hearing on a sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement. Mayor Mark Huston said the city is planning to use an Iowa State Revolving Fund loan of up to $1.4 million to help finance the sewer improvement project. A $300,000 Community Development Block Grant award also has been approved for the city. Walker said Spectra Build is expected to begin working on the project by early July. There are 75 working days established for the project. In other action, the council set a May 25 public hearing date for a proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment. According to the notice of public hearing, the proposed amendment includes $338,090 in Total Expenditures/Transfers Out and $512,857 in Total Revenues and Other Sources. ______________ The project consists of installation of an ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system and enclosure; electrical and controls; lagoon piping; grading; PCC concrete; clearing and grubbing; seeding; and miscellaneous appurtenant work usually associated with a wastewater improvement project. Est. Value: $ 987,000.00 Est. Completion Date: Oct. 28, 2022 A deposit of $50 shall be required for each set, refundable if returned in a reusable condition within 14 days after award of the Contract. The Owner may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the work without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the amount due under the Contract Documents, or in the time required for performance of the work, an equitable adjustment may be made which may require a Change Order. The adjustment in Contract time or the payment amount shall be by negotiated mutual agreement when possible. When Extra Work is authorized for which there is no Contract or negotiated price, the Contractor will be paid the actual cost for furnishing materials and labor necessary to perform the work; with fifteen percent (15%) added for superintendence, overhead, bond, use of tools, and profit. In addition, the prevailing hourly rental will be paid for the time the Contractor's construction equipment is actually used on Extra Work, but no payment will be made for waiting time. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for review an itemized account of costs charged to Extra Work within ten (10) days after completion of such work.