These are some of the construction projects that local governments are taking on. Check back for updates.
Charles City
CLARK STREET TRAIL EXTENSION
DETAILS: This 10-foot wide paved recreation trail will extend from the end of the existing trail at Terrace Road to the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Clark Street. It will include ADA pedestrian ramps, signage and other incidental construction items, according to city documents.
DATES: Construction must begin by Aug. 27 and be completed within 30 days
CONTRACTOR: Heartland Asphalt, Inc.
PRICE: Heartland’s winning bid for the project was $102,396
PRE-BID PRICE ESTIMATE: $180,000 by the city engineer
FUNDING: The city secured $144,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program funding.
SOUTH CEDAR TERRACE WINDOW REPLACEMENT
DETAILS: Replacing 324 windows on 20 buildings by the end of July at South Decar Terrace.
DATES: Work will begin by the end of June and is to be finished by the end of July.
CONTRACTORS: Steege Construction of Waverly with Atura Architecture overseeing the construction and contract administration.
PRICE: Steege’s winning bid was $156,651
FUNDING: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program
2018 HILDRETH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
DETAILS: A complete reconstruction of the street and underground utilities from 9th Street to Gilbert Street. The existing pavement will be removed and a new watermain and storm sewer system installed. The unlined sanitary sewers will also be replaced.
DATES: To be completed by Oct. 26, 2018.
CONTRACTORS: Croell, Inc.
PRICE: Croell’s winning bid was $1,288, 280.86, plus $34,352.45 to pave the alley next to the new Dollar Tree store.
FUNDING: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program