HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-06 I01G_06 U Pl Culvert_Release RetainageAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a motion approving release of retainage to Nagel
Construction, LLC, for the U Place Culvert Project in the amount of $10,492.85.
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Nagel Construction, LLC., has completed the project and is
requesting release of retainage. Lien waivers have been received, and all outstanding items have been
completed.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:$10,492.85
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the release of retainage to Nagel Construction, LLC., for the U Place
Culvert Project in the amount of $10,492.85.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Letter of Recommendation
PREPARED BY:Lisa Bauman
REVIEWED BY:Sara Kappos SKK
I1G6
3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 111
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515.226.8859
Email: desmoines@whks.com
Website: www.whks.com
May 15, 2026
Mr. Rudy Koester, P.E.
Public Works Director / City Engineer
City of Waukee
805 University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
RE: City of Waukee
U Place Culvert Replacement
Change Order No. 1 / Pay Estimate No. 4 - Final / Project Acceptance
Dear Mr. Koester:
We have coordinated with the Contractor and City staff performing field observation and find the
above referenced project to be in substantial completion. As such you will find the following
enclosures:
• Change Order No. 1
• Final Pay Estimate
• Project Acceptance Certification
Change Order No. 1 is a balancing change order for the above referenced project showing
adjustments to the contract bid quantities and dollars to reflect final constructed amounts. The
original contract amount was $346,032.30 and the final construction cost was $349,761.70. The
$3,729.40 increase is due to the adjustment of contract quantities, there were no other change
orders.
The Final Pay Estimate includes Change Order No. 1. We have coordinated with the Contractor
and City staff performing field observation regarding the actual work completed to date and
recommend the City make payment in the amount of $9,922.52 to:
Nagel Construction, LLC
2601 140th St.
Allerton, IA 50008
3% retainage in the amount of $306.88 (for this pay application, $10,492.85 total) should be held
by the City until 30 days after project acceptance and completion of any punch list items are
completed to the satisfaction of the City.
Additionally, we have coordinated with the Contractor and City staff performing field observation
and a final project walkthrough was held on May 14, 2026 to develop a punch list. We find the
project to be in substantial compliance with the Plans, Specifications, and Change Orders
governing construction of this project within the contract period. As such, following satisfactory
completion of the punch list, we recommend the City accept the project which will initiate the start
of the four-year maintenance bond as specified in the contract documents. 30 days after project
acceptance, we recommend the City release the 3% held retainage in the amount of $10,492.85
to:
Mr. Koester
May 15, 2026
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Nagel Construction, LLC
2601 140th St.
Allerton, IA 50008
The Project Acceptance Certification should be executed following City Council action to accept
the project.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
WHKS & CO.
Casey V. Faber, P.E.
Project Manager
cc (w/ enclosures):
Lisa Bauman, City of Waukee
Sara Kappos, City of Waukee
Tracy Lovetinsky, City of Waukee
Andy Nichols, City of Waukee
Becky Schuett, City of Waukee
Andy Nagel, Nagel Construction, LLC