W.O. 18-01, Schedule 2, Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, will replace approximately 5,091 feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer main in two general locations in the City.  The first location is in the alley between Grand Avenue and Avenue B from 17th Street West to 25th Street West.  The second location is in the alleys between Lewis Avenue and Clark Avenue, Clark Avenue and Yellowstone Avenue, from Division Street to 4th Street West.

The project was advertised on April 13th, 20th, and 27th, in the Yellowstone County News and on the City's website. Bids were opened on May 1, 2018, and two bids were received. Western Municipal Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid.

City Council may:

• Approve the construction contract for W.O. 18-01 Schedule 2 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Western Municipal Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,876,084.00, or;
• Do not approve the construction contract.  If the project is not constructed, the City's wastewater system will continue to experience ongoing maintenance problems such as more frequently occurring sewer back ups 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
Western Municipal Construction, Inc.	$1,876,084.00
COP Construction, LLC	$1,901,182.00

The funding source is wastewater revenues budgeted in FY 18.  There is adequate budget available.
 

Budget $3,400,000.00 Previously Encumbered $970,858.00 This Contract $1,876,084.00 Remaining budget $553,058.00

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract with Western Municipal Construction, Inc. for W.O. 18-01, Schedule 2, Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $1,876,084.00.