8182-2602_Invitation to Bidders.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT: Airfield Pavement Maintenance CDAG No. 26-7V2-01 North Fork Valley Airport (7V2) LJA Project No. 8182-2602 Paonia, Colorado

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Online bids will be received by the Delta County, Colorado, for construction of the Airfield Pavement Maintenance at North Fork Valley Airport (7V2) through www.questcdn.com. Electronic bidding will open on August 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and will close on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MT).

All bidders submitting bids electronically must be registered with QuestCDN. A virtual reading of the bids will be held for all prospective bidders thirty (30) minutes after the bid deadline. The bid opening will take place via Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams application is not required, and the meeting can be accessed through the web-based version of Microsoft Teams. To receive a Teams Meeting invitation, contact Tonya Torres at ttorres@lja.com.

BID SCHEDULES: The Project includes multiple bid schedules, each representing a distinct Scope of Work. The bid schedules are identified as follows:

✈ Schedule I: Runway 6-24 Pavement Maintenance ✈ Schedule II: West Apron Pavement Maintenance ✈ Schedule III: Main Apron Pavement Maintenance

Each Bid Schedule is described in greater detail in the Bidding Documents and Bid Proposal Forms.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK. The project is anticipated to be funded, in whole or in part, by grants from the CDOT Aeronautics. The Work consists of construction, rehabilitation, and/or improvements of Runway 6-24 and associated taxiways and aprons, as shown on the Plans and described in the Contract Documents. The Work will interface with existing airport facilities and infrastructure, as applicable. The limits of construction and general site conditions are illustrated on the plans.

AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. A digital download of the Contract Documents and other related contract information is available for purchase online at www.questcdn.com for $42.00, payable directly to QuestCDN. This cost includes access to online bidding. No refunds will be issued. The QuestCDN project number is 10281115. Bid quantities and schedules can be viewed prior to purchase by selecting the “View Bid Documents” option on QuestCDN.

BID SECURITY. Each online bid submission must include a PDF copy of a Bid Bond, executed by a Surety Company, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Delta County, Colorado, and uploaded to QuestCDN as part of the bid submission process.

BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Bidders are required to provide all information requested in the proposal forms and specifications and must submit bids on all items within every schedule. Delta County, Colorado, reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all portions of bid items. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days following the bid opening.

VIRTUAL PRE-BID MEETING. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MT). Meeting access instructions will be sent to all registered plan holders. To request an invitation to the pre-bid meeting, contact Heather Thom with LJA Engineering, Inc. at hthom@lja.com. Prospective bidders that would like to tour the project site shall schedule a visit with Tim McCracken, County Engineer, at 970.874.2035.

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TITLE VI SOLICITATION NOTICE. The Sponsor, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE) All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR Part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.

The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.

STATE WAGE RATES. Any construction awarded for $500,000 or more is subject to the requirements of prevailing wage.

Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Heather Thom at hthom@lja.com or the office of LJA Engineering, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, 970.212.3329 for interpretation and clarification.

Published: High Country Spotlight – July 29, August 5 & 12, 2026 mailto:hthom@lja.com