On April 9, 2012, the City of Billings approved a five year contract with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to provide the project designs, surveys, development of project plans, specifications and bidding documents, contract administration, construction meeting coordination, pay requests, on site inspection, construction surveys, and development and submittal of the final project closeout documents, as required. The five year term contract is amended each time a project is undertaken, and Amendment 7 for $60,094 includes all of the services indicated above for this project.

The Airport's west end Office Building was recently remodeled to add more office space for the current tenant, and the existing septic tank and drain field is  challenged to handle the increased usage. This project will remove the existing septic tank and drain field, and connect the building to the Airport's existing sanitary sewer system. Also included in this project is a sewer upgrade for the executive hangar area, which will include the removal of an abandoned septic tank and an existing 4" sewer line, and replacing it with a new 8" sewer line that will be located so as not to interfere with future building site expansion in this area. The scope of work and associated fees have been negotiated by staff and are acceptable for this engineering work.

The City Council may:

• Approve Amendment Seven with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for the Engineering Services for the West End Sanitary Sewer Improvements; or
• Decline to approve Amendment Seven, subsequently delaying this project.

The total cost of Amendment Seven with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. is $60,094. Funding for this project is available in the Airport's Capital Improvement account.

Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment Seven with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for $60,094 to provide Engineering Services at the Airport for the West End Sanitary Sewer Improvements.