W.O. 12-18 is a project to remove and replace culverts, install storm drain pipe, and reconstruct some of the existing ditch to get the storm water system operational along a section of King Avenue West. The project was advertised on May 9, 16, and 23, 2013, in the Billings Times and on the City's website. Bids were opened on May 28th and three bids were received. CMG Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid.

The Council may:

• Award W.O. 12-18 to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $274,960.00; or
• Not award the contract to CMG Construction, Inc. and reject all bids.  If this project is not constructed, storm water will continue to be backed up in the area of King Avenue West and S. 20th St West and the storm water system will be non-functioning.

The following bids were received and evaluated:

Contractor	Contract
CMG Construction, Inc.	$274,960.00
Four Beers, Inc.	$315,479.00
Montana Civil Contractors, Inc.	$357,407.00

The funding for the project was budgeted in FY13 and the source is storm water funds.

Project Budget	$500,000.00
Encumbered Funds	$0.00
This Contract	$274,960.00
Project Budget Remaining	$225,040.00

Staff recommends City Council award a contract for W.O. 12-18 Canyon Creek Drain Phase 1 - King Avenue West to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $274,960.00.