One of the items included in the Airport's annual operating budget is a maintenance agreement for the Airport's elevators and escalators.  The Billings Logan International Airport's Terminal Building has eight elevators and two escalators, the Operations Building has one lift, and the IP-9 office building has one elevator. Due to the specialized nature of this equipment, it is more cost effective for the Airport to contract for the monthly service and repair work.  Specifically, this Three Year Maintenance Service Agreement will require the contractor to provide all of the necessary equipment, tools, and personnel to conduct systematic inspections, adjustments, and maintenance for all of the major components of the Airport's elevators/escalators.  This Agreement will also ensure compliance with all State of Montana Operating Certificate regulations required for the elevators/escalators. 

This Service Agreement was advertised in the Billings Times on November 6 and 13, and was posted on the City's Web Site.  On November 18,  bids were received.  Subsequently, staff is requesting to delay award until the December 8, 2014 City Council meeting to allow staff time to further evaluate the bids received.

The source of funding for this Agreement is budgeted in the Airport's annual operating budget.

Staff recommends that the City Council postpone the award of the Three Year Elevator/Escalator Maintenance Service Agreement for Billings Logan International Airport until the December 8, 2014 City Council meeting.