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INVITATION FOR BID

I-25 SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION

Town of Mead IFB #: 2026-011

Issued: August 26, 2026

Deadline for Bids: September 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (MST)

Inquiries: Erika Rasmussen, PE

Town Engineer, erasmussen@meadco.gov

Accessibility Statement

The Town of Mead is committed to ensuring that all individuals can access and participate in our bidding process, regardless of ability. We make every effort to ensure that bid documents and related materials are accessible. However, due to the complexity of certain engineering documents, construction plans, and other resources, full accessibility may not be immediately available. Achieving full accessibility compliance may impose an undue burden on the Town of Mead, including significant alterations to the nature of services and substantial financial, technical, or administrative challenges.

If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation to participate in the bidding process, please contact us by phone or email. The Town of Mead strives to respond to feedback or requests for accommodation as promptly as possible.

Phone: 970.535.4477

E-mail: info@meadco.gov

Access the Town of Mead's ICT Plan online at https://www.meadco.gov/media/42496

Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Town of Mead.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Section Subject # of Pages

100 General Conditions

00100 Invitation to Bid 3

00200 Instructions to Bidders 9

00310 Bid Form 6

00410 Bid Bond 2

00501 Construction Service Agreement 10

00550 Notice to Proceed 1

00610 Performance Bond 4

00615 Payment Bond 4

00625 Certificate of Substantial Completion 1

00700 Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract 79

00800 Supplementary Conditions 14

00810 Additional Supplementary Conditions 10

1000 General Requirements

01010 Summary of Work 2

01040 Coordination 2

01310 Construction Schedules 2

01410 Testing 2

01510 Temporary Utilities 1

01560 Temporary Controls 2

01700 Contract Closeout 1

01800 Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment 1

CDOT Project Special Provisions

Index Pages 2

Revision Of Section 202 - Abandon Manhole, Fill with Approved Material 1

Revision Of Section 202 - Abandon Sewer Pipe, Fill with Approved Material 1

Revision Of Section 603 – Sanitary Bypass Pumping 2

Revision Of Section 603 – Plastic Pipe Sewer (21-inch and 27-inch) 1

Revision Of Section 604 – Manhole Special (15 foot and 20 foot) 1

Revision Of Section 700 – Allowance Items 1

Appendix – Special Provisions Section 3.3.4.6.2 and 3.3.4.3 (Pointman) 17

CDOT Standard Special Provisions

Revision Of Section 106 – Buy America and Build America, Buy America Requirements for

Projects Containing $500,000 or more in Federal-Aid Highway Funding

Reference Documents:

Town of Mead Design Standards and Construction Specifications https://www.meadco.gov/engineering

Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction

2025 Construction Specifications — Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation M & S Standard Plans

Miscellaneous (M) Standard Plans & Project Special drawings — Colorado Department of

Transportation

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SECTION 00100

GENERAL CONDITIONS

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SECTION 00100

INVITATION TO BID

1.0 RECEIPT OF BIDS

Bids must be received electronically in the E-Purchasing System no later than September 23, 2026, at or before 2:00 p.m. Mountain time. Bids will be time-stamped by the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System upon receipt.

The Town of Mead, Colorado will only accept bids submitted in the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System and will not accept hardcopy bids, or bids submitted by any other means. Any Extension Agreement shall be subject to substantially the same terms and conditions contained in the Construction Agreement and with Extension Agreement pricing to be determined substantially in accordance with the provisions of

Section 3.00 and Section 5.00(c) of the Construction Agreement. Exercise of any renewal/extension option shall be at the sole discretion of the Town of Mead and shall be conditioned, to a minimum, on the

Contractor's satisfactory performance of the work.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact BidNet support at 800-835-4603. After uploading your bid documents, you must click the SUBMIT button. The Town will not accept uploads that are “saved” but not “submitted”. To verify that your bid was submitted successfully, you may contact BidNet Support or verify via the Bid Management tab in your account that the documents are not in “draft” status.

No bids will be considered which have not been received by the deadline set forth above, as determined by the Town of Mead. The Town is not responsible for delays occasioned by the technological issues.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities.

All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 30 days after the time set for opening Bids.

The Town of Mead is committed to providing an equal opportunity for citizens and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender. The Town will make reasonable accommodations for citizens in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Town of Mead is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to relocate the sanitary sewer main near

I25 and WCR34. This work consists of open cut installation of a 21” PVC sanitary sewer main and two new precast manholes with cast-in-place bases. The project also requires the plan and operation of a temporary sanitary bypass pumping system, abandonment of existing 21” sanitary sewer line and 4 existing manholes. The contractor must coordinate closely with the active CDOT construction contractor and complete all associated site restoration. A bid alternate is proposed to install new 27” PVC sanitary sewer in leu of the proposed 21” PVC for the Town’s review and consideration.

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Quantities and a location map will be provided along with contracts, agreements, and schedules for the work.

The items will be unit cost items. Each line-item cost shall contain all associated costs to complete that item, including all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, haul, mobilization, and environmental or fuel/surcharge fees necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Project Construction Documents and the current CDOT and Town of Mead Design Standards and

Construction Specifications.

3.0 DOCUMENT INSPECTION AND PROCUREMENT

The Bidding Documents may be inspected at the following locations:

Bidding documents will be available via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at:

www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado

Documents will also be posted on the Town of Mead website: https://www.meadco.gov/rfps

4.0 BONDS

No Bid will be received unless accompanied by a cashier’s, certified or bank check or a Bid Bond equal to at least ten percent of the maximum Bid, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that after a Bid is accepted, Bidder will execute and file the Agreement and 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within ten days after the Notice of Award.

5.0 BID SCHEDULE

Four (4) weeks (30 days)

Bid Released August 26, 2026

Final Day for Questions September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time (MT))

Final Addendum Issued September 15, 2026

Bid Due September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Time (MT))

Questions will be accepted via email to Erika Rasmussen, Town Engineer, erasmussen@meadco.gov until close of business on September 11, 2026. Any addendum information will be issued by close of business on September 15, 2026.

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The Town of Mead reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any

Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 30 days after the time set for opening Bids.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 00200

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 2 – COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents can be obtained by downloading the documents as shown in the Invitation to Bid.

2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license for any other use.

ARTICLE 3 – QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 To demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work, within the timeframe stipulated in the

Agreement, Bidder shall submit written evidence such as work previously completed by the Bidder and whether the Bidder (a) maintains a permanent place of business, (b) has adequate experience and equipment to do the Work properly and expeditiously, (c) has the financial resources to meet the obligations incident to the Work, and (d) has appropriate technical experience.

A. Each bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s qualifications to do business in the State of Colorado, where the Project is located, or submit evidence of such qualifications prior to the award of the contract.

B. Bidder must be prepared to submit within five days of the Engineer’s request written evidence of Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work. The Engineer may require the apparent low responsive bid and second low responsive bid General Contractors to submit a Statement of

Qualifications, in accordance with Bid Form, Article 1.08.

3.02 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder’s representations and certifications.

ARTICLE 4 – EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND SITE

4.01 Subsurface and Physical Conditions

A. There is no subsurface investigation report for this project.

4.02 Underground Facilities

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A. The contractor is responsible for making their own determination as to the type and location of utilities, as may be necessary to avoid damage thereto. The contractor shall contact the Utility

Notification Center of Colorado on 811 (1-800-922-1987) at least three business days (two full business days in advance, not including the day of notification) prior to any excavation or earthwork.

4.03 Hazardous Environmental Condition

A. Lead-based paint may be present on the existing structure. No removal of elements with lead-based paint is expected. Removal of hazardous material shall be in accordance with Section 250, as well as applicable EPA and OSHA regulations. Cutting or burning of painted surfaces is prohibited unless lead-based paints are neutralized or removed prior to cutting procedures or lead fumes are properly contained. The contractor shall take all steps to avoid contaminating state waters in accordance with Subsection 107.25.

B. Asbestos containing material (ACM) may be present. No removal of ACM elements is expected.

The ACM and the suspected ACM shall be managed by the Air Quality Control Commission

Regulation No. 8 Part B or Section 5.5 of the solid Waste Regulation 6 CCR 1007-2, whichever applies. The contractor shall follow all applicable Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations for proper handling of soils encountered in accordance with Subsection 250.03.

4.04 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions, and Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or unanticipated subsurface or physical conditions appear in Paragraphs 5.02, 5.03, and 5.04 of the General Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at the Site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract

Documents due to any Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract

Documents to be within the scope of the Work, appear in Paragraph 5.06 of the General Conditions.

4.05 On request, Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid.

Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations related to excavation and utility locates.

4.06 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

A. Examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and the other related data identified in the

Bidding Documents.

B. Visit the Site and become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

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C. Become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to all federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in Paragraph

5.03 of the Supplementary Conditions as containing reliable "technical data”.

E. Consider the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site;

the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding

Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs;

F. Agree at the time of submitting its Bid that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at the

Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that

Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by

Engineer is acceptable to Bidder; and

I. Determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work.

4.07 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents and applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Bidding Documents, that Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the

Bidding Documents and the written resolutions thereof by Engineer are acceptable to Bidder, and that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work.

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ARTICLE 5 – PRE-BID CONFERENCE

5.01 A pre-bid conference will not be conducted for this project.

ARTICLE 6 – SITE AND OTHER AREAS

6.01 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. All additional land and access thereto required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

ARTICLE 7 – INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to the

Town of Mead, in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda. The last date for submission of questions to be answered by the Engineer is 5:00 p.m., September 11, 2026. Any addendum information will be issued via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by close of business on September 15, 2026. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by Owner or Engineer.

ARTICLE 8 – BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of ten percent of

Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond

(on the form attached) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions.

8.02 The Bid security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the Contract

Documents, furnished the required contract security and met the other conditions of the Notice of

Award, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish the required contract security within 15 days after the

Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the

Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner’s exclusive remedy if

Bidder defaults. The Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of seven days after the

Effective Date of the Agreement or 60 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be returned.

8.03 Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be returned within seven days after the Bid opening.

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ARTICLE 9 – CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The dates by which the Work is to be substantially completed and ready for final payment are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10 – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 11 – SUBSTITUTE AND “OR-EQUAL” ITEMS

11.01 The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration of possible substitute or “or-accepted substitutions.”

Whenever it is specified or described in the Bidding Documents that a substitute or “accepted substitution” of material or equipment may be furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to

Engineer, application for such acceptance will not be considered by Engineer until after the Effective

Date of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 12 – SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS

12.01 The Bid Form requires the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities to be submitted with the Bid Documents. If Owner or Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity, Owner may, before the

Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit a substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder shall submit an acceptable substitute, Bidder’s Bid price will be increased

(or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the Contract award.

12.02 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the

Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to revocation of such acceptance after the Effective Date of the Agreement as provided in Paragraph 7.06 of the General

Conditions.

12.03 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity against whom Contractor has reasonable objection.

ARTICLE 13 – PREPARATION OF BID

13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Project Manual.

13.02 All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink. Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form.

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13.03 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown.

13.04 A Bid by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be shown.

13.05 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown.

13.06 A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder’s name and official address.

13.07 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by each joint venture in the manner indicated on the Bid

Form. The official address of the joint venture shall be shown.

13.08 All names shall be printed in ink below the signatures.

13.09 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form.

13.10 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be shown.

13.11 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located, or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority and qualification prior to award of the Contract and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, shall also be shown on the Bid Form.

ARTICLE 14 – BASIS OF BID; COMPARISON OF BIDS

14.01 Lump Sum and Line Item

A. Bids must be priced as set forth in the Bid Schedule. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

ARTICLE 15 – SUBMITTAL OF BID

15.01 With each copy of the Project Manual, an electronic copy of the Bid Form is included. The Bid Form shall be completed and, with the Bid security, shall be submitted as described below.

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15.02 A Bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the

Invitation to Bid and shall include the Project title (and, if applicable, the designated portion of the

Project for which the Bid is submitted), the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid security.

ARTICLE 16 – MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

16.01 A Bid may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

16.02 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, that Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

ARTICLE 17 – OPENING OF BIDS

17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the Invitation to Bid. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

ARTICLE 18 – BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 19 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner further reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. Owner may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful

Bidder.

19.02 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest.

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19.03 In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.

19.04 In evaluating Bidders, Owner will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities must be submitted as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.

19.05 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities proposed for those portions of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

19.06 If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid is in the best interests of the Project.

19.07 Price – Bidder shall complete provided bid schedule.

19.08 Schedule – A schedule shall be provided with the bid showing an estimated start date and completion date based on the anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) date approximately 30 days after the contract award. Project schedule shall be constructed in a Critical Path Method (CPM) format with PDF and tabular outputs (i.e. xlsx, csv, txt, etc.). The tasks shall be linked to show the work breakdown structure and associated relationships and shall include message board placement, removing structures, new waterline installation, placement of precast/cast in place box culvert sections, headwall construction, backfill, bridge rail installation, pavement section replacement, seeding, etc.

19.09 Related Experience – All bidders shall furnish with their bid a list of 3 – 5 similar projects for each of the major disciplines by the Contractor or Subcontractor responsible including: Precast/Cast in

Place Box Culverts, excavation, waterline installation, and Traffic Control. All projects have been completed in the last three years with references for each. The same project can be used by multiple disciplines if applicable and responsible contractor/subcontractor completed the scope of work. List shall include project title, project discipline, contract, description, completion date, duration, and reference name with phone number.

19.10 Project Superintendent – All bidders shall furnish the resume of the project superintendent to be assigned to the project. They shall also provide years of experience, and a list of at least two similar projects the proposed superintendent has overseen with project cost, duration, completion date, and reference information (names with telephone numbers for each project.

19.11 A list of all projects completed and all active contracts for the past three years with references for each. This must be added as an attachment to the end of the company proposal.

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ARTICLE 20 – CONTRACT SECURITY AND INSURANCE

20.01 Article 5 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth the Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the

Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it shall be accompanied by such bonds.

ARTICLE 21 – SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract

Documents which are identified in the Agreement as attached thereto. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached documents to Owner. Within ten days thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully signed counterpart to Successful Bidder with a complete set of the Drawings with appropriate identification.

ARTICLE 22 – SALES AND USE TAXES

22.01 The Owner is exempt from Colorado state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be included in the Bid. Refer to Paragraph 7.10 of the

Supplementary Conditions for additional information.

ARTICLE 23 – RETAINAGE

23.01 Requirements for retainage are addressed in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 24 – CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED

24.01 There are no contracts to be assigned to a contractor as part of this project.

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SECTION 00310

BID FORM

Project: Town of Mead – I-25 SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION

Address: Town of Mead

Attn: Erika Rasmussen, Town Engineer

1341 Weld County Road 34

Mead, CO 80542

1.01 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with The Town of Mead in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices within this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

1.02 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such a longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

1.03 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No. Bidders Signature Date Acknowledged

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied with all the Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in SC-4.02 as containing reliable "technical data." Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the

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Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding

Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs.

E. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph D above, Bidder does not consider that further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

F. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the

Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by

Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

1. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

1.04 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph:

1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

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3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

1.05 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s):

Base Bid Proposal

The work will include all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials to complete the work in accordance with the Project Construction Documents and the current CDOT and Town of Mead

Design Standards and Specifications.

ITEM NO. ITEM UNIT

QUANTI

TY

UNIT COST COST

202-04070.06 ABANDON MANHOLE EA 4

202-04090 ABANDON SEWER PIPE LF 634

603-50021

21 INCH PLASTIC PIPE SEWER (POLYVINYL

CHLORIDE)

LF 563

604-39015 MANHOLE SPECIAL (15 FEET) EA 1

604-39020 MANHOLE SPECIAL (20 FEET) EA 1

622-00000 SANITARY BYPASS PUMPING LS 1

700-70250

F/A OVER EXCAVATION AND TRENCH

STABILIZATION ALLOWANCE

F/A 1 $50,000.00 $50,000.00

700-70250 F/A DEWATERING ALLOWANCE F/A 1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00

BID ALTERNATE

603-50027

27 INCH PLASTIC PIPE SEWER (POLYVINYL

CHLORIDE)

LF 563

Total Project Bid =

Total Project Bid Dollars and Cents: ____________________________

BIDDER acknowledges that the Owner has the right to delete items in the Bid or change quantities at his sole discretion without affecting the Agreement or prices of any item so long as the deletion or change does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total Contract Amount.

The undersigned Bidder agrees to furnish any and all required Bonds in the form required by the Town and to enter into a contract within the time specified in the Instructions to Bidders and further agrees to

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complete all Work covered by the Bid, in accordance with specified requirements, within the time specified in the Agreement. Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.

In submitting this Bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any and all bids, and it is understood that this Bid may not be withdrawn during a period of 45 days after the scheduled time for the receipt of bids.

1.06 Construction Schedule

Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 14.07 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

1.07 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required Bid security

B. List of Project References; Résumé of General Manager & Superintendent, Project Schedule

a. Project Schedule with estimated start date and completion date

b. Related Experience – list of 3 -5 similar projects for each of the major disciplines

c. Project Superintendent – Resume of project superintendent

d. List of all projects completed and all active contracts for the past three years with references for each.

C. List of Proposed Suppliers

D. List of Proposed Subcontractors

E. Evidence of authority to do business in the State of Colorado; or a written covenant to obtain such a license within the time for the acceptance of Bids.

1.08 The Engineer may require the apparent low responsive bid and second low responsive bid for

General Contractors to submit the following Statement of Qualifications after the bid opening:

A. General Information

1. Please provide an official firm name, license, contact person for bidding, title, phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address. Provide a list of current projects under construction in detail, including Owner’s name and contact information, Engineer’s name and contact information, contract price, percent complete, and brief description of work.

B. Project Experience

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1. Provide brief summaries of three (3) to five (5) comparable projects on which your firm served as General Contractor in the last three (3) years. for each of the major disciplines by the contractor or subcontractor responsible including: precast/cast-in-place concrete box culverts, excavation, waterline installation, and traffic control. All projects have been completed in the last three years with references for each. The same project can be used by multiple disciplines if applicable and responsible contractor or subcontractor completed the scope of work. The list shall include project title, project discipline, contract, description, completion date, duration, and reference name with phone number.

2. Include the following information with each project summary:

a. Project title

b. Project discipline and description

c. Construction dates, duration, and completion date

d. Reference name and contact information

e. Owner and Engineer contact information

f. Project contract price and final construction cost

C. Experience of key personnel to be assigned to this project.

1. For each key person identified, list at least two comparable projects in which they have played a primary role. For the projects referenced, provide:

a. Description of project

b. Role of the person

c. Project’s original contracted construction cost and final construction cost

d. Construction dates

e. Project Owner

f. Reference name and contact information

D. References

1. Provide name, address, and phone number of the General Contractor's banking reference.

2. Provide name, address, and phone number of the General Contractor's insurance agent(s).

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER:

Date:

If an Individual:

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Doing business as:

If a Partnership:

By: , partner

If a Corporation: (a Corporation)

By:

(SEAL & TITLE ATTEST)

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL:

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SECTION 00410

BID BOND

Project: Town of Mead - I-25 SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION

2026-011

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS, hereinafter called the “Principal”, is submitting a proposal hereinafter the “Proposal” for the above-described project, to the Town of Mead, Colorado a municipal corporation hereinafter called “Obligee”.

WHEREAS, the Advertisement for Bids has required as a condition of receiving the Proposals that the

Principal submit with the Proposal GUARANTY in an amount not less than ten per cent (10%) of the

Proposal, which sum it is specifically agreed is to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the

Principal defaults in his obligation as hereinafter specified, and, in response to such Requirement, this Bid

Bond is made, executed and delivered.

NOW THEREFORE, the Principal and [insert name of Surety] a corporation of the State of , duly authorized to transact business in Colorado, as

Surety, are held firmly bound unto the Obligee, in the sum of ten per cent (10%) of the Principal’s total bid price, lawful money of the United States for the payment of which sum, will and truly to be made to the Obligee, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

FURTHER THAT, a condition of the obligation that the Principal shall maintain his Proposal in full force and effect for sixty (60) days after the opening of the proposals for the project, or, if the Principal’s Proposal is accepted, the Principal shall, within the prescribed time, execute the required Agreement, furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy, and Certificates of

Insurance for the initial term of the Agreement, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, and subject to forfeiture upon demand as Liquidated Damages.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Principal and Surety have executed this Bond, this day of , 2026

THE PRINCIPAL

(Corporate Seal)

ATTEST: Address

BY

Secretary

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SIGNATURES If the “Principal” is doing business as a Corporation, the Bid Bond shall be signed by an officer, i.e., President, or Vice President. The signature of the officer shall be attested to by the Secretary and property sealed.

If the “Principal” is an individual or a partnership, the Bid Bond shall so indicate and be properly signed.

(Corporate Seal) THE SURETY

By

Secretary Attorney-in-Fact

THIS BOND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY POWER OF ATTORNEY, EFFECTIVELY DATED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE

A PROPERLY EXECUTED BID BOND WITH A PROPERLY EXECUTED POWER OF ATTORNEY WILL RESULT IN

THE BIDDER’S PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.

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SECTION 00501

TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT

Project Number IFB 2026-011, I-25 Sanitary Sewer Relocation (“Project”)

This CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO, a municipal corporation of the State of Colorado, with offices at 441 Third Street, Mead, Colorado 80542 (the “Town” or “Owner”), and whose address is (the "Contractor").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Town desires to obtain all necessary components to complete the scope of work for the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Town received bids or proposals for the Project, including one from the Contractor (“Bid Proposal”); and

WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the Bid Proposal from the Contractor for the completion of the Project, and the Town finds said Bid Proposal acceptable; and

WHEREAS, the Town desires to contract with the Contractor subject to the terms of this Agreement and all other Contract Documents.

NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration herein expressed, it is agreed as follows by and between the Town and the Contractor that the Contractor shall perform the following:

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1.00 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor will furnish all tools, equipment, machinery, materials, supplies, superintendence, insurance, transportation, other construction accessories, and services specified or required to be incorporated in and form a permanent part of the construction and completion of the work proposed to be done under this Agreement

(“Work” or “Scope of Work”). In addition, the Contractor shall provide and perform all necessary labor in a first-class and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the conditions and prices stated in the Bid Proposal and the requirements, stipulations, provisions, and conditions of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall further perform, execute, construct, and complete all things mentioned to be done by the Contractor and all work covered by the Owner’s official award of this contract to the Contractor, such award being based on the acceptance by the Owner of the Contractor’s bid, or part thereof.

2.00 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: This Agreement incorporates all the Contract Documents, which together represent the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersede prior negotiations, written or oral representations, and agreements. The Contract Documents consist of this Construction Agreement, which Agreement also incorporates by this reference all of the instruments set forth in the Contract Documents as fully as if they were set forth in this

Agreement in full. The Contract Documents consist of, without limitation, the following documents:

1. Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposals and Instructions to Bidders

2. Contractor’s Bid Form (with Unit Pricing as indicated), which is Exhibit A to this Agreement

3. This Construction Agreement and any addendums, exhibits or attachments to this Agreement

4. Performance and Payment Bond

5. Bid Proposal

6. Notice of Award

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7. Notice to Proceed

8. Bid Bond (Minimum 10% equivalent of the Bid Proposal price or as otherwise set forth in the Bid Bond form provided as part of the Bid Pack)

9. General Conditions

10. The following documents if the box is checked:

Special Provisions

Design Documents, including all Drawings and Plans

Project Specifications

Addendums to Specifications and Standards

The following manual of construction design standards and specifications:

• Town of Mead “Design Standards and Construction Specifications”

• Colorado Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” Change Orders, Field Orders or other similar revisions properly authorized after the execution of this

Agreement

Others:

• Subsurface Soil Information for Sanitary Sewer Relocation, Northeast Quadrant of I-25/WCR 34 Interchange, I-25 North Segment 5, Weld County, Colorado, January 29, 2026

• SUE Plans

3.00 TIME AND COMMENCEMENT OF COMPLETION: RENEWAL OPTION: This Agreement shall commence as of the date the Agreement is fully executed by both parties and shall continue through December 31, 2026, or until scope of work is completed.

4.00 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: All time limits stated in this Agreement and the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Agreement. The Town and Contractor recognize the completion of the work as shown in the contractual time frame, or as extended, is important to the ongoing operations of the Town and its citizens.