W.O. 16-01, 17th Street West Water Main Replacement Project, Phase 2, will replace approximately 2,100 feet of 20-inch diameter water main in 17th Street West from Poly Drive to the Staples Pump Station, located at the north end of 17th Street West.  The use of PVC water main in lieu of ductile iron was evaluated and determined appropriate for this project.  Selection of the PVC bid alternates saves nearly $35,000 in materials and installation costs.

The project was advertised on April 7th, 14th, and 21st in the Billings Times and on the City's Website. Bids were opened on April 26, 2016, and three bids were received. COP Construction, LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid.
 

City Council may:

• Approve the construction contract with COP Construction, LLC in the amount of $708,102.00, or;
• Do not approve the construction contract.  If the project is not constructed, the City's water distribution system will continue to experience ongoing maintenance problems such as the more frequently occurring main breaks in this area.  Future repair costs and property damage claims can be minimized by completing this project.

The following bids were received and evaluated:
 

Contractor	Bid Amount (with PVC Alternate)
COP Construction, LLC	$708,102.00
Western Municipal Construction, Inc.	$775,780.00
Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC	$819,770.00

  The funding source is water revenues budgeted in FY 16.

Budget	$3,750,000.00
Previously Encumbered	$1,767,240.00
This Contract	$708,102.00
Remaining budget	$1,274,658.00

 

Staff recommends that Council approve a contract with COP Construction, LLC for W.O. 16-01, 17th Street West Main Replacement Project Phase 2, in the amount of $708,102.00.