Included in the Equipment Replacement Program (ERP) is the replacement of the Airport's High Speed Rotary Snow Blower.  The existing snow blower was purchased in 1983 and has over 4,000 hours of use.  It is well past its service life and replacement parts are difficult to obtain. The High Speed Rotary Snow Blower is used to remove snow from approximately 60 miles of runways, taxiways, ramps, and Airport roadways. Without this piece of equipment, snow removal operations would take longer, would reduce the safety for aircraft and vehicle movements, and could delay aircraft arrivals and departures from the Airport. This project was advertised in the Billings Times on January 23 and 30, and February 6, and on the City's Web Site.  The following bids were received on February 11, 2014:

MANUFACTURER	BID
MB Companies	$580,012
Team Eagle, Inc.	$629,000

The City Council may:

• Approve the Bid Award for the High Speed Rotary Snow Blower; or
• Decline to approve the Bid Award, delaying the purchase of this equipment.

The total cost of this  equipment is $580,012. The funding for this equipment is available in the Airport's Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Capital Account.

Staff recommends the City Council approve the Bid Award for a New High Speed Rotary Snow Blower to the low bidder MB Companies, for the amount of $580,012.