The project consists of the installation of 26 decorative lights along the new pathway in Sunflower Park. An additional residential light will be installed adjacent to a newly constructed basketball court. The City is supplying materials for the project including: lights, wire, conduit, and conduit fittings.
The bids for this project were opened and read out loud at the City of Gillette, Purchasing Division, on July 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. The following bids were submitted for consideration:
| Scott Brothers, Inc. | $ Irregular |
| ProElectric, Inc. | $73,254.50 |
| Electrical Specialists, Inc. | $55,944.50 |
| Tucker Electric, Inc. | $87,185.75 |
| Electrofab, Inc. | $84,987.00 |
The Engineer's Estimate for this project, provided by City of Gillette, Engineering Division, totaled $52,707.50.
All bids were submitted on time and had the required Bid Bond. Four (4) of the five (5) bids were from resident contractors. Both Addenda were acknowledged by all contractors. The bids were evaluated per Article 19 of the Instruction to Bidders. Two (2) mathematical errors and one (1) irregularity were found in Scott Brothers, Inc's bid. This bid was rejected according to Section 00200, Article 19.03.J because a unit price was not entered. Electrical Specialists, Inc. is not a resident contractor, but when considering the required 5% preference for resident contractors, they are still the low bidder.
The work will by substantially completed in 25 working days and ready for final payment within 35 working days.