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TCS Northwest submits low (and only) bid for Belmont Water Tower Park improvements

Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners · April 16, 2026

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Summary

At a council meeting April 15, Community Development Director Karen Burns reported one bid from TCS Northwest LLC totaling approximately $252,748.80 (base bid plus alternates) for Belmont Water Tower Park improvements; the council referred the bid package to the community development department for further review.

The Butte-Silver Bow council opened bids April 15 for improvements at Belmont Water Tower Park. Community Development Director Karen Burns told commissioners the only bid received was from TCS Northwest LLC (Hall, Montana). Burns summarized a base bid of $205,396.80 plus ad alternates that together brought the total to about $252,748.80.

Director Burns described the project as long-planned work to improve accessibility, regrade slopes, remove riprap and dead trees, add walkways, benches and landscaping and reuse salvaged granite in the design. Commissioner Morgan noted the project estimate was approximately $253,136.63 and moved to refer the bid package to the community development department for review; the motion passed 11-0.

The council did not award the contract tonight; staff will return with analysis and recommendations following departmental review and confirmation of bid completeness.