Arapahoe Basin - Advertisement.pdf

OSA-AFB-1

REV 7/2021

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Design/Bid/Build State of Colorado

Colorado Department of Transportation Notice Number: 28214

Project No: 28214 Project Title: Arapahoe Basin Tank Installation Estimated Contract Cost: $150,000.00

Project Description

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a need for a Contractor to purchase and install one 2500-gallon sand-oil separator tank and one 5000-gallon holding tank at the CDOT A-Basin facility. The Contractor shall also leave in place the existing 2,500-gallon tank containment (inside the facility) and fill with concrete. The Contractor shall utilize the existing floor drain piping inside the facility to connect to the 2,500-gallon and 5-000-gallon tanks to be installed below the exterior asphalt surface. The site is located at 28214 Highway 6 in Dillon, Colorado.

CDOT expects the contractor to start onsite work in the summer after winter operations are completed. This advertisement schedule leads to an award in late April, executed contract in late May giving the contractor time to order all materials, mobilize and complete the project in 150 days on site, completing before Winter 2025-26. During site work the contractor must allow access to the vehicle storage facility at all times however CDOT operations will be less than winter operations. Contractor may complete the work for the project in phases per their means and methods however all work must be complete before Winter 2025-26. Work inside the building can occur before setting the exterior holding tanks and completing all work outside the building with proper communication/coordination with CDOT staff.

Minimum Requirements

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that all firms will be required to meet all minimum requirements to be considered for this project. To be considered as qualified, interested firms shall have, as a minimum:

1. Provided General Contracting services within the last three (3) years for at least two (2) projects each in excess of $150,000.00 (hard costs), utilizing the expertise present in their Colorado Office;

and

2. Demonstrated specific General Contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity; and

3. Demonstrated bonding capability up to $150,000.00 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads; provide letter from surety that affirms this capacity; and

5. Not previously terminated by CDOT for non-performance or disqualified as a non-responsible bidder on a State Buildings contract or procurement.

Firms meeting the minimum requirements may obtain the bidding documents on the website accompanying this advertisement.

BidNet.com

Other Information

1. The contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the low responsible bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids. In the event that all bids for a State Buildings project exceed available funds, as certified by the appropriate fiscal officer, the responsible officer is authorized, in situations where time or economic considerations preclude resolicitation of work of a reduced scope, to negotiate an adjustment of the bid price with the low responsible bidder in order to bring the bid within the amount of available funds; except that the functional specifications integral to completion of the project may not be reduced in scope, taking into account the project plan, design, and specifications and quality of materials. (Procurement Code 24-92-103 (7)

2. CDOT reserves the right to waive informalities or irregularities and to reject any and all Bids.

3. Preference shall be given to Colorado resident bidders and for Colorado labor, as provided by law.

4. The Principal Representative has determined that the entire project shall be substantially complete within 150 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and the project shall be finally complete, including the delivery of any or all guarantees and warranties, the submittal of sales and use tax payment forms, the completion of the final punch list and the calling for final inspection, within 44 calendar days, if applicable, from the date of substantial completion.

In accordance with Article 46 of the General Conditions of the Contract, Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages, failure to complete the work within the agreed number of calendar days shall be considered breach of contract and subject the bidder to liquidated damages to the extent specified in Article 54D of the General Conditions of the Contract. If this project is awarded under $150,000 and a Purchase Order is used in lieu of a State Buildings Contract, then Liquidated Damages will not apply.

5. Labor and Material, Performance Bonds (if bid is over $150,000), Certificates of Insurance, Labor Burden Spreadsheet will be required at contract signing.

6. For all projects with a total dollar value above $150,000 Notice of Final Settlement is required by C.R.S. §38-26-107(1). Final Settlement, if required, will be advertised in the same location as the original solicitation.

7. Per C.R.S. §24-105-201 If the contract value is $50,000 or greater a Bid Bond and Power of Attorney or Proposal Guaranty is required in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid.

Pre-Bid Meeting

No Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. Contractors may visit the site during working hours if they would like. Please be mindful of ongoing CDOT operations.

Address: 28214 Highway 6, Dillon, Colorado 80435 Room: Outside of the existing VSF building Date/Time: N/A

Schedule/Submission Details

1. The schedule of events for the AFB process and an outline of the schedule for the balance of the project is as follows:

Advertisement 04/09/2025 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Tour N/A Date Email Questions Due N/A Date Email Answers Issued N/A Sealed Bids Due/Public Bid Opening 04/14/2025 Anticipated Contract Approval 05/14/2025 Anticipated Notice to Proceed 05/14/2025 Anticipated Substantial Completion (150 days) 10/11/2025 Anticipated Final Acceptance (44 days) 11/24/2025

2. One (1) electronic copy of the sealed bid are due Monday April 14, 2025 and shall be received no later than 2:00 PM (MD/ST), and shall be submitted/accepted via BidNet at the following address:

Agency: Colorado Department of Transportation Contact Name: Robert Wilson Address: www.bidnet.com

Comments: Late sealed bids will be rejected without consideration. The Colorado Department of Transportation and the State of Colorado assume no responsibility for costs related to the preparation of submittals.

3. The above schedule is tentative. Responding firms shall be notified of revisions in a timely manner by email or posted on BidNet.com. Respondents may elect to verify times and dates by email, but no earlier than 36 hours before the scheduled date and time.

Point of Contact/Clarification

Name: Robert L. Wilson Agency: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Phone: 303-548-6819 Email: Robert.L.Wilson@state.co.us

This Notice is also available on the web at:

www.Bidnet.com Publication Dates: 04/09/2025 – 04/14/2025

APPENDICES:

Appendix A: Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12)

Appendix B: Bid Form (SBP-6.13) – required bid submittal

Appendix B1: Bid Bond (SBP-6.14) – required bid submittal

Appendix C: Direct Labor Burden Calculation (SBP-6.18)

Appendix D: Performance Bond (if over $150,000)

Appendix E: Labor and Material Bond (if over $150,000)

Appendix F: Sample Contract

Appendix G: Procedural Docs

Appendix H: Scope of Work

Appendix I: Construction Drawings

Appendix J: Stormwater Management Plan http://www.bidnet.com/

Schedule/Submission Details