Bids were received and evaluated for WO 10-09 WWTP T-5 Transformer Replacement on April 13, 2010. This project includes replacing the existing wastewater plant T-5 Transformer, eliminating the T-1 Transformer, and redistributing the power from the T-1 Transformer to the T-5 Transformer. The existing T-1 Transformer is beginning to show signs of failure. This project is in accordance with the master plan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

The Council may:

• Award the contract for W.O. 10-09 to Colstrip Electric, Inc. in the amount of $189,000.00; or
• Reject all bids and do not award the contract for W.O. 10-09

Funding for this project will be out of the 2010 Wastewater Revenues.  The City received three bids for this project as follows:
 

Project Costs	Bids
Engineers Estimate	$195,000.00
Colstrip Electric, Inc.	$189,000.00
Yellowstone Electric	$252,856.00
Ace Electric	$216,430.00

A breakdown of the project funds per the CIP is listed below:

Work Order 10-09 WWTP T-5 Transformer Replacement

2010 Wastewater Revenue	$363,000.00
Contract Amount (This Memo)	$189,000.00
Remaining Funds	$174,000.00

Staff recommends that Council award Colstrip Electric, Inc's. bid for Work Order 10-09 WWTP T-5 Transformer Replacement in the amount of $189,000.