This project is included in the second funding package for the Gillette Regional Water Supply Project that will provide a connection to the Stone Gate Estates ISD. The Stone Gate Estates ISD connection will be accomplished by connecting a new transmission line to the Red Hills transmission line that will run along Stone Crest Drive to their tank site.  A new control building will be placed adjacent to their tank that will provide the necessary appurtenances to provide this service.

This project will also reconfigure the Red Hills transmission line to be supplied by the Gillette West Pump Station that was installed in 2016, resulting in the abandonment of the aging Red Hills Pump Station.  A new control building will be placed adjacent to the Red Hills tank that will provide necessary pressure control for the Red Hills connection and will provide connection points for two future regional connections.

This project was advertised for bid on April 26th, May 3rd, and May 10th.  A pre-bid meeting was held on May 7th.  The City of Gillette Purchasing Division opened bids on May 14th at 10:00 A.M., at the City Warehouse.  Below is a summary of the two bids received:

DOWL provided bidding phase services for this project, which included a review of the bids.  DOWL has provided the attached recommendation for award to Hot Iron, Inc.

The Engineer's estimate for construction at the time of bidding was $865,795.00.  Schedule A for this project is eligible for reimbursement from the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) through the 67% grant and the remaining 33% will be paid with Cap Tax.  Schedule B contains work to reconfigure existing service lines necessary as a result of this project that is not WWDC eligible, and will therefore be paid for with Cap Tax.