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Item 1.A.2.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 05/23/2022 |
| Title: | Award of Contract to Knife River-Billings for MET Transit Training Lot Construction |
| Presented by: | Rusty Logan |
| Department: | Transit |
| Presentation: | No |
| Legal Review | No |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the contract with Knife River-Billings, for the construction of the MET Transit Training Lot for the amount of $706,468.50.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On January 10, 2022, City Council approved Amendment 29 to the Aviation and Transit Department's five-year engineering contract with Morrison-Maierle (M-M) for the specification, design, and management of the MET Transit Training Lot project. This project was advertised on April 15, 22, and 29, 2022 in the Yellowstone County News and on the City's Website requesting the submission of sealed bids. On May 3, 2022, two bids were received. The bids consisting of the Base Project (lot paving, storm water, grading) and Add/Alternative Option 1 (lot lighting) are as follows:
Completion of this project will support multiple regulatory requirements including ongoing operator training outlined in the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, as well as entry-level driver training required by the Federal Motor Carrier Services Administration for new commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. By fulfilling these requirements, MET Transit will stay in compliance with Federal Transit Administration regulations as well as gain an increased ability to ensure operators receive high quality ongoing training. The completed project will also enhance MET Transit's ability to hire and train new operators who require CDL training. The construction services will be funded using Federal Transit Administration funds at a rate of 80% with a 20% local match.
| BIDDER | Base Bid | Alt #1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| JR CIVIL | $850,421.00 | $71,924.00 | $922,345.00 |
| KNIFE RIVER | $665,421.50 | $41,047.00 | $706,468.50 |
Completion of this project will support multiple regulatory requirements including ongoing operator training outlined in the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, as well as entry-level driver training required by the Federal Motor Carrier Services Administration for new commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. By fulfilling these requirements, MET Transit will stay in compliance with Federal Transit Administration regulations as well as gain an increased ability to ensure operators receive high quality ongoing training. The completed project will also enhance MET Transit's ability to hire and train new operators who require CDL training. The construction services will be funded using Federal Transit Administration funds at a rate of 80% with a 20% local match.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve the award of the construction contract with Knife River-Billings for completion of the MET Transit Training Lot and Alternative One for lighting, for a total amount of $706,468.50; or
- Not Approve the award of the construction contract and advise staff on how to proceed.
FISCAL EFFECTS
The total cost of the MET Transit Training Lot construction project with Knife River-Billings is $706,468.50. This project will be funded using Federal Transit Administration grant funds at 80% Federal ($565,174.80) and 20% local ($141,293.70). This project is included in the City of Billings CIP and within the Aviation and Transit Department budget. The local matching funds are available in MET Transit's capital account.