Included in the Airport's FY 2012 budget is the Renovation of the Screening Lobby. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is upgrading the security screening equipment at airports around the nation and as a result, Billings Logan International Airport has received one new AIT scanner and is scheduled to receive a second AIT and three new x-ray machines sometime this Fall. This new equipment will result in a space configuration for three security screening lanes and will require remodeling the existing lobby to create enough space for the new equipment. This project will remove the steel and glass partition walls around the existing screening equipment and the planter just outside of the screening area.  A new wall will be built east of the restaurant fire escape stairs and tie into the west side of the ticket counters. Additionally, a 20' coiling door will be installed under the mezzanine to provide security when the screening lobby is closed. This renovation, coupled with the addition of the new screening equipment, will enhance the TSA's ability to timely process passengers through security. This project was advertised in The Billings Times for two weeks and on the City's Website.  On April 24, 2012, the following bids were received:

CONTRACTOR	BID
General Contractors Construction Company, Inc.	$180,881
High Tech Construction	$197,300
Hardy Construction	$214,900

The City Council may:
• Approve the award of the Renovation of the Screening Lobby Project; or
• Decline the award, reject all bids, and not complete the project at this time.

The total cost of this project is $180,881. The source of funding for this project is the Airport's Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) capital account.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the award of the Renovation of the Screening Lobby to the low bidder General Contractors Construction Company, Inc., for $180,881.