Construction bids were opened on Work Order 10-07 on July 13, 2010.  This project will add an eastbound right turn lane along the south side of Grand Avenue at 24th Street West and adjacent to the new CVS Pharmacy.  In addition to the street widening for the turn lane, the project will relocate the traffic signal pole at the southwest corner of the intersection and make minor changes to street lighting and storm drainage necessary to accommodate the turn lane.  The work is expected to be completed this fall. 

The Council may:

• Award a construction contract to Knife River-Billings for the project; or
• Reject all bids and do not award a contract.

The City received three bids for this project as follows:

Engineer's Estimate $217,114.50

Contractor                              Bid 

Knife River--Billings                 $187,687.00
Riverside Sand & Gravel         $190,318.50
CMG Construction, Inc.           $206,796.00

Funding for the project is from Gas Tax funds programmed for intersection capacity improvements in the CIP.

Staff recommends that Council award the construction contract for W.O. 10-07 to Knife River-Billings in the amount of $187,687.00.