W.O. 17-07; Hilltop Rd. and Aronson Ave. Storm Drain Extension, is a project that will extend the storm drain main in Hilltop Road from the intersection of Hilltop Road and Shamrock Lane to the intersection of Governors Boulevard and Bazaar Exchange.  In addition, the storm drain main in Aronson Avenue will be extended from the intersection of Aronson Avenue and Nutter Boulevard to the intersection to Aronson Avenue and Dixon Street.  The purpose of the project is to mitigate street and private property flooding.    

The project was advertised on March 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 6th in the Yellowstone County News and on the City's website. Bids were opened on April 10, 2018 and three bids were received.  Western Municipal Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid.

The Council may:

• Award Work Order 17-07; Hilltop Rd. and Aronson Ave. Storm Drain Extension to Western Municipal Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,583,734; or
• Do not award Work Order 17-07.  If not awarded, the City would need to re-bid or cancel the project and reconstruct the storm drain main in a subsequent year.  Flooding of the street would continue.

The following bids were received and evaluated:
 

Western Municipal Construction, Inc.	$1,583,734.00
JR Civil, LLC	$1,594,574.80
COP Construction, LLC	$1,711,719.00

The funding for this project is included in the approved budget for fiscal year 2018.  Storm Drain funds will be used for this project. 
 

Budget	$2,000,000
Previously Encumbered	$0
This contract	$1,583,734.00
Remaining Budget	$416,266

Staff recommends that the City Council award W.O. 17-07; Hilltop Rd. and Aronson Ave. Storm Drain Extension to Western Municipal Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,583,734.