In  February 2011, the Parking Division witnessed concrete and metal failing in the three stairwells at the Park 2 Garage located at 2651 1st Ave North. Staff contracted with CTA Architects to put together a condition audit and indentify how these areas needed to be repaired.  This repair is deemed necessary to insure against total failure of stair supports which could lead to injury of garage patrons.  The repair will prevent similar problems in the future. The project was advertised in the Billings Times on March 3, March 10, and March 17, 2011, and on the City of Billings website. On April 5, 2011, the following bids on this project were received:

Edward T. Copps Construction	$  87,643.00
Fisher Construction	$  94,000.00
General Contractors	$118,909.00
Hardy Construction	$170,200.00
Langlas & Associates	$  86,900.00

• Approve a contract to complete the Park 2 Structural Repairs.
• Reject all bids and re-advertise the invitation to bid.  An exteded delay could jeopardize public safety.

The Engineer's estimate for this project is $70,000.00.  The project will be funded through Parking Division reserve funds. This project was not budgeted in FY 2011, but Parking will absorb the cost of this project by deferring other maintenance projects. 

Staff recommends that City Council approve the award of the Park 2 Structural Improvements contract to the low responsive bidder Langlas & Associates for the amount of $86,900.00.