The purpose of this project is to replace an existing pump and associated valves at the water treatment plant's high service pump station.  The pump will include a new motor and a variable frequency drive (VFD).  In addition, the valve used to control the flow out of the High Service Pump Station to the Zone 2 East will be replaced.  This project is approved in the CIP.

The project was advertised on January 31, February 7, February 14, and February 21, 2013, in the Billings Times and on the City's Website.  Bids were opened on February 26th, 2013, and 5 bids were received. Star Service submitted the lowest responsible bid.  

The Council may:

• Award W.O. 12-44 to Star Service in the amount of $757,021.00; or
• Not award the contract to Star Service and reject all bids.  If this project is not constructed, the present pump may fail due to its age. 

The following bids were received and evaluated:

CONTRACTOR	BASE BID
ACE Electric	$802,011.00
COP Construction	$842,000.00
Dick Anderson Construction	$796,800.00
Star Service	$757,021.00
CEI	$798,809.00

The funding for this project is budgeted in FY13 and the source is water system revenues.  A summary of the funding is as follows:

Project Budget	$1,275,000.00
Encumbered Funds	$    72,900.00
This Contract	$  757,021.00
Project Budget Remaining	$  445,079.00

Staff recommends the City Council award a contract for W.O. 12-44 to Star Service in the amount of $757,021.00.