Consent 1.A.2.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/26/2015
- TITLE
- Delay of Bid Award W.O. 12-31 Phase I Yegen Drain Improvements
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The purpose of W.O. 12-31 Phase I Yegen Drain Improvements is to add stormwater capacity to the Yegen Drain from Minnesota Avenue to the outfall in the Yellowstone River. The project includes removing accumulated sediments, straightening the existing channel to improve flow, and removal of trees/brush within the channel.
The project was advertised on May 14th and 21st in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. Bids were opened May 26th, 2014, and by law, Council must act on the bid opening at this meeting. The bids were opened the same day as the Council meeting due to the holiday, which doesn't allow staff adequate time to review the bids. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council delay awarding a contract until the June 8th Council meeting.
The project was advertised on May 14th and 21st in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. Bids were opened May 26th, 2014, and by law, Council must act on the bid opening at this meeting. The bids were opened the same day as the Council meeting due to the holiday, which doesn't allow staff adequate time to review the bids. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council delay awarding a contract until the June 8th Council meeting.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may delay action on this bid award until the June 8, 2015 Council meetings. There are no viable alternatives to this action.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with the delay of this bid award.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council delay award of a construction contract for W.O. 12-31 Phase I Yegen Drain Improvements until the June 8, 2015, Council meeting.