W.O. 10-19, Shiloh Conservation Area, is a project that will transform a City-owned parcel of land at the confluence of the Shiloh Drain and Hogan's Slough into a facility that will balance the objectives of water quality improvements, flood control, and recreational benefits to the community.  

The project was originally bid on August 20th, but the bids exceeded the budget and Council rejected all bids at the September 9th Council meeting so a phasing plan could be developed.  The project was re-advertised on September 26th, October 3rd, and October 10th in the Billings Times and on the City's Website.  State law requires the Council to take action on the bids at the first meeting after they are opened.  However, these bids will be opened on the same day as this Council meeting and there will not be adequate time to review the bids prior to the meeting.  Therefore, staff requests that the Council delay action on the bids until October 28th.   

The project was bid on October 15th and the results of that bid award will be presented for award recommendation at the October 28th Council Meeting.  The funding for this project was budgeted in FY14 and the source is Storm Drain funds. 

Staff recommends that Council delay awarding a contract for W.O. 10-19, Shiloh Conservation Area until the October 28th Council Meeting to give staff adequate time to review and evaluate the bids.