On April 9, 2012, the City of Billings approved a five year contract with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to provide all the planning, project designs, surveys, development of project plans, specifications and bidding documents, contract administration, construction meeting coordination, pay requests, on site inspections, construction surveys, and development and submittal of final project closeout documents, as required.  The five year term contract is amended each time a project is undertaken, and Amendment 8 is for $57,700.

This planning project will identify options for the enlargement of Storm Water Detention Pond D to increase detention storage, and evaluate outfall route options from Pond D to Alkali Creek. Each option will address the State and Federal permitting that will be required, and will identify easements and right-of-ways needed for each route option.  The scope of work and associated engineering fees have been reviewed and negotiated by staff.
   

The City Council may:

• Approve Amendment 8 with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for the Engineering  Services for Planning the Detention Pond D Expansion and Outfall Routing; or
• Decline to approve Amendment 8, subsequently delaying this project. 

The total cost of Amendment 8 with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. is $57,700.  Funding for this project is available in the Airport's Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Capital account.

Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment 8 with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for $57,700 to provide Engineering Services at the Airport for Planning the Detention Pond D Expansion and Outfall Routing.