Bidder_Acknowledgement_Form.pdf

This is a Bidder Acknowledgement Form for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for the Lakemont Center Drainage Improvements project (ITB-25-051). The project encompasses removal and replacement of approximately 13 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, installation of a 48-inch diameter manhole, bypass pumping and dewatering services, cleaning and camera inspection of 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch HDPE storm pipes, minor landscaping, asphalt and sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter work, concrete rundowns, sidewalk chases, and erosion control. Bid alternates are available for single spot pipe repairs and cured-in-place pipe lining. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with electronic bid submissions required by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm Mountain Time via procurement.opengov.com. The project completion timeline is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and complete all required forms including the Non-Discrimination Assurance Form, Contractor's Qualification Form, and List of Subcontractors. The project is funded through the City of Wheat Ridge's Capital Improvement Program and requires compliance with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, mandating that at least 80% of labor be performed by Colorado workers. Contractors must follow Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2021 Edition. The city will retain 5% of the contract value until final completion. Bidders are responsible for acknowledging all addenda and must accept either VISA or ACH payment methods. All bid submissions must include an authorized signature and must be submitted electronically; submission of multiple bids from a single firm will result in disqualification. Inquiries should be directed to Whitney Mugford-Smith, Procurement Manager, at wmsmith@ci.wheatridge.co.us or 303-235-2811.