Agenda Date: 05/19/2026
Subject:
Title
Resolution 29-2025: Approving a Preconstruction Services Contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for Preconstruction Services for the Main Street Improvements Project
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
Presentations:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
David Huntsinger, Ames Construction, Inc.
Jesse Gross, Ames Construction, Inc.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to request City Council approval of a Preconstruction Services Contract for Preconstruction Services with a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for Phase I - Main Street Improvements as part of Project Downtown. This action advances the project from design intent to construction readiness, consistent with the approach outlined to Council on February 10, 2026. Approval of this contract authorizes early contractor involvement during design, enabling the City to incorporate constructability, phasing, and cost considerations into project development.
During this phase, the CM/GC will provide construction expertise, develop phasing and access strategies, and support transparent, open-book cost validation- supporting alignment of scope, schedule, and budget prior to any consideration of construction. This contract establishes the foundation for a future Construction Agreed Price (CAP) and supports informed, deliberate decision-making by the City and City Council before advancing to construction.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Robust and Resilient Economy; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) serves as a collaborative partner during design, providing construction expertise to inform decision-making prior to any construction authorization. This role is critical for ensuring that design decisions are feasible, cost-informed, and constructible within the const...
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