Included in the Airport's Capital Improvement program is the purchase of a Cupping Snow Plow Blade.  This new blade will be used on the passenger airline ramps and the cargo ramps.  This snow plow blade attachment is interchangeable and connects onto the front of two heavy duty loaders.  This is relatively new technology, specifically made for airport snow removal that occurs on large aircraft parking ramps.  Hydraulically actuated ends concentrate snow toward the center of the plow blade for improved handling and control of where snow is placed. This improvement will ultimately save time and money, and increases the overall efficiency of snow removal at the Airport.  This project was advertised for three weeks in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. The City received bids on October 15, 2013. 

Staff requests the bid award be delayed to allow time to review the bid results.

The City Council may:

• Delay the award of the Cupping Snow Plow Blade until the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting.

The total cost of this project is $0000000. The funding for this project is available in the  Airport's Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) account.

Staff recommends the City Council delay the award of the Cupping Snow Plow Blade until the October 28, 2013 City Council meeting to give staff time to review the bids.