The Police Department has been making improvements to their shooting range property for several years, as funding permits.  A building shell was erected in 2016 utilizing grant funds.  This project consists of improvements to the interior of the building, such as the installation of insulation, electrical/HVAC/plumbing, cabinets and countertops; as well as a metal lean-to roof over a concrete slab.  The facility will then provide a space with restroom facilities, as well as a place where officers may clean equipment and get out of inclement weather between training sessions.

This project was advertised in the Yellowstone County News on March 9 and 16, 2018, and was posted on the City's website.  A mandatory onsite walk-through was held with all interested contractors on March 20, 2018.  On April 10, the following bids were received:

• Fisher Construction:  $132,000
• Diamond Construction:  $107,500
• Yellowstone Basin Construction:  $100,496
• Cucancic Construction:  $94,475

City Council may:

• Award the contract to Cucancic Construction for the Police Range Building Improvements, or;
• Decline the award of this project, reject all bids and delay the project.

This project was not included in the FY 18 Capital Improvement Plan, however funds are available in the current budget from Public Safety Funds and from the Drug Forfeiture Account.

Staff recommends City Council award a contract for  the Police Range Building Improvements in the amount of $94,475 to the low bidder, Cucancic Construction.