W.O. 14-04, 2014 ADA Ramp Replacement Project, is a project consisting of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible ramp construction on the corners of Grand Avenue from 17th to 22nd, Nutter Boulevard from Wick to Constitution, and on other corners at various locations throughout Billings.

The annual ramp construction project is in accordance with the City’s agreement with the Department of Justice to install/upgrade ramps within the City along streets constructed or reconstructed after 1992. The ramps on Grand Avenue were selected to follow the water main replacement project ahead of the next overlay and the ramps on Nutter were selected to complete all remaining ramps on Nutter.  The other miscellaneous ramp locations were selected based upon specific neighborhood requests.

The project was advertised on August 14th and August 21st in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. Bids were opened on August 26, 2014 and three bids were received.  CMG Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. 

The Council may:

• Award Work Order 14-04, 2014 ADA Ramp Replacement Project to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $260,700; or
• Do not award Work Order 14-04.  If not awarded, the City would need to re-bid or cancel the project.

The following bids were received and evaluated:

Contractor	Total Bid
CMG Construction, Inc.	$260,700
J & J Concrete, Inc.	$280,550
Knife River	$348,115

The funding for this project is included in the approved budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.  Gas Tax and Arterial funds will be used for this project.  A budget amendment will be forthcoming to move the FY14 funds into the FY 15 budget.

Staff recommends that Council award W.O. 14-04, 2014 ADA Ramp Replacement Project to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $260,700.