4. Authority to Bid - Kalispell Public Works Wash Bay Projectv.lA
REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Hansz, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Advertise Bids for Wash Bay
MEETING DATE: August 16, 1999
BACKGROUND: Funds were included in the FY 1999 Solid Waste Division budget to
construct an equipment wash bay at the City shop complex. The budget of $145,000.00. was
carried forward to FY 2000. A design contract was awarded to Architects Design Group for the
project and the design is being finalized at this time. The design incorporates CMU block
construction to provide greater durability than a conventional steel shop building. The cost is
competitive and the total estimated cost is within the available budget. The project is scheduled to
advertise beginning August 18, 1999 with a bid award date of September 7, 1999. City Council
authorization is needed for the advertisement.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize advertisement for bids.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Eventual expenditure of budgeted funds up to $145,000.00 for
construction.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Council
lamansz, P.E. Chris A. Kukulski
Director of Public Wor s / ity Engineer City Manager
Report compiled August 10,1999
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