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 bid on August 20th, but bids exceeded the budget and Council rejected all bids at the September 9th Council meeting so a phasing plan could be developed.  The project was re-advertised on September 26th, October 3rd, and October 10th in the Billings Times and on the City's Website.  Bids were opened on October 15, 2013. At its meeting of October 15, 2013, City Council delayed award to allow staff additional time to review the bids. Six bids were received and CMG Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid.

The project bid included the base bid which involves the major project items; Alternative A which is an additive alternate to construct a second series of wetland cells needed for the ultimate buildout; Alternative B which is an additive alternate to expand the size of one of the ponds for additional storage; and Alternative C which is an additive alternate to construct a picnic shelter on the site.             

The Council may:

• Award W.O. 10-19 to CMG Construction in the amount of $4,482,231.00; or
• Not award the contract to CMG Construction and reject all bids.  If this project is not constructed, an alternate plan for West End stormwater management will need to be developed.  

The following bids were received and evaluated:

Contractor	Base Bid	Alternate A	Alternate B	Alternate C	Total
CMG Construction	$3,984,388.00	$328,167.00	$  53,176.00	$116,500.00	$4,482,231.00
Knife River	$4,826,222.72	$325,787.90	$  45,900.00	$116,500.00	$5,314,410.62
Montana Civil Contractors	$4,263,259.49	$202,643.51	$  35,012.00	$  91,300.00	$4,592,215.00
Oftedal Construction	$5,079,652.56	$348,061.76	$155,086.80	$176,730.00	$5,759,531.12
Riverside Contracting	$4,258,873.40	$452,896.95	$  67,394.00	$126,800.00	$4,905,964.35
Wilson Brothers Construction	$3,992,349.01	$326,123.02	$  61,880.00	$213,500.00	$4,592,852.03

The funding for this project is being provided from Storm Drain Bonds and Storm Drain Funds budgeted in FY14.  

 

Staff recommends that Council award a contract for W.O. 10-19 to CMG Construction in the amount of $4,482,231.00.