W.O. 10-19; Shiloh Conservation Area, is a project that will transform a City-owned parcel of land at the confluence of the Shiloh Drain and Hogan's Slough into a facility that will balance the objectives of water quality improvements, flood control, and recreational benefits to the community.  

The project was originally advertised on July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. The bid opening was delayed from August 13th to August 20th.  State law requires the Council to take action on the bids at the first meeting after they are opened.  However, there will not be adequate time to review the bids before the August 26 meeting and staff requests that the Council delay action on the bids until September 9.   

The Council may:

• Delay awarding a contract for Work Order 10-19; Shiloh Conservation Area until the September 9th Council Meeting; or
• Reject all bids and do not award Work Order 10-19; Shiloh Conservation Area.

The project was bid on August 20th and the results of that bid award will be presented for award recommendation at the September 9th Council Meeting.  The funding for this project was budgeted in FY14 and the source is Storm Drain funds. 

Staff recommends that Council delay awarding a contract for W.O. 10-19; Shiloh Conservation Area until the September 9th Council Meeting to give staff adequate time to review and evaluate the bids.