W.O. 13-08, 58th and Grand Storm Drain Improvements, will fix an existing storm drainage problem at 58th Street West and Grand Avenue by installing a pipe from that intersection to the Birely Drain.  

The project was advertised on May 30th and June 6th in The Billings Times and on the City's Website.  Bids were opened on June 11, 2013, and the City received two bids.  Springline Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. 

The Council may:

• Award Work Order 13-08, 58th and Grand Storm Drain Improvements to Springline Construction, Inc. in the amount of $91,981.75; or
• Not award Work Order 13-08.  If not awarded, an existing drainage problem will persist and would need to be fixed at a later time.

The following bids were received and evaluated:

Contractor	Total Bid
Springling Construction, Inc.	$91,981.75
Western Municipal	$269,915.00

The funding for this project was budgeted in FY13 and the source is Stormwater Operations and Maintenance.

Staff recommends that Council award the contract for W.O. 13-08, 58th and Grand Storm Drain Improvements to Springline Construction, Inc. in the amount of $91,981.75.