Consent 1.A.6.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/13/2015
- TITLE
- South Park Splash Pad Development - Construction Contract Award
- PRESENTED BY:
- Mike Whitaker
- Department:
- Parks/Rec/Public Lands
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
In FY 2015 Council approved the development of a Splash Pad at South Park to replace the wading pool that was demolished in 2009. Funding for this project has been re-appropriated to the FY 2016 budget. Bids were opened on October 13, 2015. More time is needed for staff to review the bids before recommending a contract award. Staff recommends delaying the project award until the October 26th Council meeting.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
1. Delay awarding a project contract until the October 26, 2015 Council Meeting; or
2. Do not award a contract and reject all bids.
1. Delay awarding a project contract until the October 26, 2015 Council Meeting; or
2. Do not award a contract and reject all bids.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no financial impact to this action but $435,004.00 has been budgeted for construction in FY 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
The Billings Parks, Recreation and Public Land Department recommends delaying award of a project contract until the October 26, 2015 Council Meeting to allow for further bid review.