W.O. 19-01: Schedule 1, 1st Avenue North Water Main Replacement project consists of the replacement of various size water mains with approximately 6,650  feet of new 12-inch PVC water main and associated appurtenances in 1st Avenue North.The location of the project is in 1st Avenue North from the 1st Avenue North/Main Street intersection to North 15th Street and from North 25th Street to North 33rd Street.

The project was advertised on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th, in the Yellowstone County News and on the City's website. Bids were opened on October 15th, 2019, and two bids were received. COP Construction, LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid.

City Council may:

• Approve the construction contract for W.O. 19-01 Schedule 1, 1st Avenue North Water Main Replacement to COP Construction, LLC, in the amount of $3,344,550.00, or;
• Do not approve the construction contract.  If the project is not constructed, the City's water system will continue to experience ongoing maintenance problems such as more frequently occurring main breaks in this area.  Future repair costs and property damage claims can be minimized by completing this project.

The following bids were received and evaluated:
 

Contractor	Total Bid
COP Construction, LLC	$3,344,550.00
Western Municipal Construction, Inc.	$3,369,416.00

Water funds will be used for this project.  Adequate funding for this project is available in the approved budget for FY 20.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract with COP Construction, LLC for W.O. 19-01: Schedule 1, 1st Avenue North Water Main Replacement, in the amount of $3,344,550.00.