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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the Bid
Package #13 for Existing Fire/Police Building Renovation, and ratifying,
confirming and approving deadline for submission of bids, and fixing a date
for hearing therefor
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: On January 19, 2026, the Waukee City Council approved a
construction contract and bond for the Waukee Public Safety Building Renovation Project, Bid
Package No. 1 – Exterior Glass and Glazing. On April 6, 2026, the Waukee City Council approved
awarding contracts with the low bidders for Bid Packages No. 2-12. There were no bids received for
Bid Package No. 13 (Earthwork and Utilities), so it is necessary to rebid that package.
This project is part of the remodeling and replacement of systems within the former Public Safety
Building located at 1300 SE LA Grant Parkway. Once completed, the building will include a
renovated space for the fire station that is currently located within the building and will allow for the
Community Development Department to move into the former police side of the building.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends a public hearing be set for May 4, 2026.
Bids will be received by the City on April 23, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
PREPARED BY: City Clerk Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
I1H4
RESOLUTION 2026-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE BID
PACKAGE #13 FOR EXISTING FIRE/POLICE BUILDING
RENOVATION, AND RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND
APPROVING DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS, AND
FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREFOR
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary to construct certain public improvements
described in general as the Bid Package #13 for the Existing Fire/Police Building Renovation; and
WHEREAS, the City has caused to be prepared plans, specifications and form of contract,
together with estimate of cost, which are now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection, for the construction of the public improvements; and
WHEREAS, Bid Packages #01 through #12 for the Existing Fire/Police Building
Renovation were previously bid and have or will be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and form of contract for Bid Package #13 are deemed
suitable for the making of the public improvements; and
WHEREAS, before the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost may be
adopted, and a contract for the construction of the public improvements is entered into, it is
necessary, pursuant to Chapter 26, Code of Iowa, to hold a public hearing and to advertise for bids;
WHEREAS, on or about April 3, 2026, a Notice to Bidders was posted on a relevant
contractor plan room service with statewide circulation and a relevant construction lead generating
service with statewide circulation establishing 2:00 P.M. on April 23, 2026 as the deadline for
submission of bids; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 3, 2026, the City Clerk posted the Notice to Bidders on the
City of Waukee’s website, which is an internet site sponsored by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1.That it is hereby determined that it is necessary and advisable to construct certain
public improvements described in general as the Bid Package #13 for Existing Fire/Police Building
Renovation, in the manner set forth in the plans and specifications and form of contract, above
referred to, the cost thereof to be paid in accordance with the provisions as set out in the posted
Notice to Bidders and published Notice of Public Hearing; the public improvements being more
generally described as follows:
This project includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, and materials for Bid
Package #13 – Earthwork & Utilities for the renovation of the Existing Waukee
Fire/Police Building at 1300 SE LA Grant Parkway in Waukee. Bid Packages #01
– 12 were previously bid and have or will be awarded. The overall project is
generally described as follows:
The City of Waukee is planning to renovate their existing Police and Fire
Department Building to more closely align with the overall operation and design
concept implemented at the new Waukee Public Safety Facility. The existing
facility is approximately 25,000 SF. The Fire Department occupies the south
portion of the building. The north portion of the building formerly occupied by the
Police Department will be renovated for the City of Waukee’s Community
Development group. A comprehensive renovation of the office and living space is
planned including updates to the apparatus bays and doors and repurposing portions
of the apparatus bays for fitness and turnout gear areas. Other areas of the building
to be updated include the front entry and shared lobby area, as well as outdoor areas.
Improvement and repairs are included for exterior areas of masonry, gutters and
downspouts and site paving. The majority of the mechanical and electrical systems
are anticipated to be updated to service the new functions and layout.
Section 2.That the amount of the bid security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the notice to bidders approved as a part of the
specifications.
Section 3.That the actions of the Project Engineer in posting a Notice to Bidders once in a
relevant contractor plan room service with statewide circulation and a relevant construction lead
generating service with statewide circulation are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
Section 4.That the actions of the City Clerk in posting a Notice to Bidders on an internet
site sponsored by either the City or a statewide association that represents the City are hereby
ratified, confirmed and approved.
Section 5. That the actions of the Project Engineer in setting a date for the receipt of bids
before 2:00 P.M. on April 23, 2026 are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
Section 6. That the City Council hereby delegates to the City Administrator or his
designee the duty of receiving, opening and tabulating bids for construction of the Project. Bids
shall be received and opened as provided in the public notice and the results of the bids shall be
considered at the meeting of this Council on May 4, 2026, at 5:30 P.M.
Section 7. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish notice of hearing once
in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly and
having general circulation in this City. Publication shall be not less than four clear days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date hereinafter fixed as the date for a public hearing on the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the project, the hearing to be at 5:30 P.M.
on May 4, 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of April, 2026.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk