W.O. 13-23; Shiloh Conservation Area Paths, is a Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) project that will construct a 1.8 mile multi-use maintenance access path and trail facility within the Shiloh Conservation Area.  The project was advertised on April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. Bids were opened on April 29, 2014, and two bids were received.  CMG Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. 

The Council may:

• Award Work Order 13-23; Shiloh Conservation Area Paths to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $470,758; or
• Do not award Work Order 13-23.  If not awarded, the city would need to re-bid or cancel the project, in which case there would not be multi-purpose paths/trails in the conservation area.

The following bids were received and evaluated:

Contractor	Total Bid
CMG Construction, Inc.	$470,758
H.L. Ostermiller Construction, Inc.	$513,601

The funding for this project was budgeted in FY14 and the sources are CTEP and Storm Drain funds.

Staff recommends that Council award W.O. 13-23; Shiloh Conservation Area Paths, to CMG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $470,758.