The project consists of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drain improvements at various locations around the city. The program's purposes are to complete unfulfilled building permit obligations and to continue annual improvements that deal with tripping hazards, drainage problems, property owner requests, complaints, and other miscellaneous concrete work brought to the attention of the City Engineer's Office.

The project was advertised on April 11, 18, and 25, 2013 in the Billings Times and on the City's website. Bids were opened on April 30, 2013, and two bids were received. J & J Concrete, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid.

The Council may:

• Award the contract for W.O. 13-02 to J & J Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $485,400.00; or
• Reject all bids and do not award a contract for W.O. 13-02. If bids are rejected, builders' obligations will be unfulfilled and damaged or missing concrete would remain instead of being replaced.

The following bids were received and evaluated for W.O. 13-02:

Contractor	Base Bid
J & J Concrete, Inc.	$485,400.00
CMG Construction, Inc.	$591,407.00

The project was budgeted in FY13 and the sources are direct property assessments, storm drain funds, gas tax funds, and water/sewer funds.

Project Budget	$732,500.00
Previously Encumbered	$0
This contract	$485,400.00
Budget remaining	$247,100.00

Staff recommends that Council award the contract for Work Order 13-02 Miscellaneous/Developer Related project to J & J Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $485,400.00.