The Yellowstone County Commissioner Meeting held on April 16, 2024, commenced with a bid opening for the Metro Park West concessions project. The meeting featured several bids from different construction companies, each accompanied by a bid bond.

The first bid was submitted by Hard Construction, with a base bid of $206,206. They also provided two alternative bids: the first at $82,825 and the second at $17,006.50.

Next, Wyman Construction presented a base bid of $296,009.57, along with alternative bids of $305,000.87 and $310,817.

The final bid came from TW Ridley Construction, which offered a base bid of $219,000. Their alternative bids were $9,000 and $10,000.

After reviewing the bids, a motion was made to refer them to staff for further recommendation and a report back to the board. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

Following the bid discussions, the meeting proceeded to the scheduled public hearing at 9:30 AM. The progression of the meeting highlighted the county's ongoing efforts to enhance community facilities through strategic construction projects. Further updates on the bids and their recommendations are anticipated in future meetings.