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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INVITATION FOR BID

26-035 (DT2401)

WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENTS - BUS STOPS PACKAGE 1

City of Pueblo

230 S. Mechanic St.

Pueblo, CO 81003

RELEASE DATE: September 22, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: October 9, 2026, 4:00 pm

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 21, 2026, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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City of Pueblo

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INVITATION FOR BID

West Side Improvements - Bus Stops Package 1

I. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

II. INTRODUCTION

III. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

IV. LABOR PROVISIONS

V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

VI. SPECIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

VII. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS

VIII. PRICING TABLE

Attachments:

A - Sample Contract Documents

B - Licensing and Sales Tax Information

C - FHWA-1273 - Revised June 25, 2026

D - General Decision Number CO20260008 05-18-2026

E - Bus Stops Package 1 - Advertisement Plans

F - FHWA Construction Oversight Checklist - IFB

G - Bus Stops Package 1 - Standard Special Provisions

H - Urban Solar Brochure - PV Stop+

Public Improvement Invitation for Bid #26-035 (DT2401) Title: West Side Improvements - Bus Stops Package 1

1. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

(AS PUBLISHED)

The City of Pueblo is soliciting bids for the following project.

Project No.: 26-035 (DT2401)

Project Name: West Side Improvements - Bus Stops Package 1

In general, this project will consist of the rehabilitation of 23 existing bus stops on the west side of

Pueblo, including new concrete pads, curb and gutter, sidewalks, upgraded curb ramps, replacement of existing benches at select locations, installation of new benches where none currently exist, designated alighting areas, and illuminated bus stop signs as detailed in the plans and specifications for this project.

This project is to be financed in whole or part through a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with

Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant awarded to the City of Pueblo by the U.S. Department of

Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Bidders must comply with all applicable federal and state standards and orders, including the Davis Bacon Act. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine and/or confirm the applicable and most current prevailing wages pursuant to the Davis-

Bacon Act.

The City of Pueblo, 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) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Complete solicitation information can be obtained on the City of Pueblo Purchasing Department website at www.pueblo.us/purchasing or the OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pueblo.

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2. INTRODUCTION

2.1. Summary

In general, this project will consist of the rehabilitation of 23 existing bus stops on the west side of

Pueblo, including new concrete pads, curb and gutter, sidewalks, upgraded curb ramps, replacement of existing benches at select locations, installation of new benches where none currently exist, designated alighting areas, and illuminated bus stop signs as detailed in the plans and specifications for this project.

Bus Stop Package 1 is a distinct component of the larger West Side Improvements Project and includes only the work associated with the locations identified within this package. These enhancements are intended to improve safety, accessibility, and ADA compliance, providing safer and more functional transit facilities for riders.

2.2. Background

The City of Pueblo has initiated the West Side Improvements Project to enhance community connectivity, mobility, and economic vitality. This comprehensive effort includes the construction of Sun

Mountain Boulevard and the implementation of three Bus Stop Packages encompassing 67 bus stop locations throughout the west side of the city. The project is funded through a Rebuilding American

Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant awarded to the City of Pueblo by the U.S.

Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

2.3. Contact Information

Deborah Rivera

Purchasing Contract Administrator

230 S Mechanic Street

Pueblo, CO 81003

Email: purchasing@pueblo.us

Phone: (719) 553-2350

Department:

Public Works

2.4. Timeline

Advertisement/Release Project Date September 22, 2026 mailto:purchasing@pueblo.us tel:(719)553-2350

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory) September 29, 2026, 11:00am

In Person:

Department of Public Works Conference Room

211 E. D Street

Pueblo, CO 81003

Microsoft Teams:

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3. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

3.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All specifications included in the Special Provisions shall have precedence over and will govern in the event of a conflict with other sections contained in this document.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining, reading, and carefully examining the entire Contract Documents package, including any Addenda, prior to submitting a bid. Failure to do so will not relieve a Bidder from any obligation or responsibility to understand and comply with all requirements and conditions for this project.

Bidders shall inform themselves of the conditions of the project site and the requirements of the project's scope of work before submitting their bid. No allowances shall be made by reason of any matter or thing concerning which they might not have been fully informed prior to the bidding. No

Bidder will be heard after the opening of bids to assert that there was any misunderstanding as to the nature of the operation expected in this solicitation. If a pre-bid meeting is held, Bidders should make every effort to attend. If the pre-bid meeting is mandatory and the Bidders cannot attend, it is imperative that someone else attend as a representative of the company, otherwise, their bid will not be accepted at the time of bid opening.

Downloaded plans/drawings must be printed as “Actual Size”; scaling is NOT correct when printed using other options. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure plans are printed correctly and to inform third-party printers of this information. The City is not responsible for bidding errors resulting from Bidder’s failure to follow this requirement.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, money order or bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the grand total bid, plus all alternates if applicable, payable to the City of

Pueblo as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and bonds within ten (10) days from the date of the Notice of Award.

The City is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

Bidders must follow the submittal procedures outlined in the bid documents. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any or all items covered in the Invitation for Bid, to waive informalities or defects in bids, or to accept such bids as it shall deem to be in its best interest.

3.2. PROJECT FUNDING

This project is to be financed in whole by a RAISE Grant awarded to the City of Pueblo by the U.S.

Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to this project. The applicable provisions include, but are not limited to, the requirements detailed in Section 6, SPECIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.

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3.3. INTEREST OF MEMBERS, OFFICERS, OR EMPLOYEES OF GRANTEE,

MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODY, OR OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS

No members, officers, or employee of the Grantee, or its designees or agents, no member of the governing body of the locality in which the program is situated, and no other public official of such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the program during his tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the program assisted under the Agreement.

Grantee's officers, employees, and agents shall never solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or potential contractors, and, additionally, shall be governed in their actions by the standards of conduct described in Title VI of the 1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of

Pueblo.

3.4. REQUIRED WORK BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The General or Prime Contractor shall be responsible for performing work, with its own organization, greater than or equal to thirty percent (30%) of the total original contract price. These requirements are detailed in form FHWA-1273, Section V. - Subletting or Assigning the Contract. Form FHWA-1273 is included as Attachment C.

3.5. RESPONSIBILITY AND CAPACITY TO PERFORM CONCURRENT WORK

In determining responsibility, the City may review each Bidder’s capacity to perform multiple City projects concurrently, including staffing, equipment, bonding, financial resources, current workload, and performance history. Bidder’s failure to adequately demonstrate such capacity shall be grounds for determining bidder not responsible.

3.6. NO DELAY OF START DATES

Timely completion of the Sun Mountain Boulevard and related West Side Improvements-Bus Stops projects is critical. The City will not defer Notice to Proceed or start dates to allow a contractor to finish earlier awarded City projects.

By submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that it is a responsible firm with adequate workforce, supervision, equipment, supply chain, bonding, and financial capacity to perform and complete multiple City projects concurrently if awarded.

3.7. VIOLATIONS OF CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

ACTS

The Contractor agrees to report any violation to the City of Pueblo and understands and agrees that the

City of Pueblo will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the federal, state, or other grant funding agency and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

3.8. ON THE JOB TRAINING CONTRACT GOAL

The City has determined that On the Job Training (OJT) shall be provided to trainees with the goal of developing full journey workers in the types of trade or classification involved. The contract goal for OJT

Trainees working in an approved training plan in this Contract has been established as follows:

Minimum number of total On the Job Training required: 50 hours.

On the Job Training requirements are detailed in Attachment H.

3.9. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM.gov) REGISTRATION

Contractors must be registered on SAM.gov to be considered for award and must submit proof of an active registration with no active exclusions with their bid.

Note: This is a free registration. Please visit Sam.gov to register or for more information.

3.10. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DETAILS

The 2026 Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details for City of Pueblo, Colorado, adopted January 12, 2026, and as most recently amended shall control the construction and quality of materials for this project except where specifically modified by the Special Provisions. Unless specifically modified by the Special Provisions, the Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details shall control with respect to any inconsistencies with the Plans. The 2026 Standard Construction

Specifications and Standard Details are not included in this bid package but are available on the City of

Pueblo’s website at 2026 Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details.

The Standard Special Provision (SSP) (Attachment G) modifies CDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The CDOT Construction Engineering Services Branch has reviewed, approved, and issued it. Use as written without change.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction 2025, Version 1 shall supplement the City of Pueblo's Construction Specifications and

Standard Details where supervision is not available or as otherwise required herein (see CONTROL OF

WORK). CDOT's Standard Specifications (2025 Version 1) are not included in this bid package, but are available at CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2025 Version 1).

By submitting a bid, the Contractor acknowledges possession of a copy of said documents.

3.11. SPECIFICATION LANGUAGE

Specifications may be written in abbreviated style with incomplete sentences. Omission of words such as “The General Contractor shall”, “Conforming to”, “shall be”, etc., are intentional; omitted words shall be supplied by inference. Where words “approved”, “satisfactory”, “directed”, “submitted”, etc., are used it shall be assumed that the words “Project Manager” follows, such as “approved by the Project

Manager”.

3.12. CONTROL OF WORK

These specifications, the supplemental specifications, the plans, special provisions, and all supplementary documents are essential parts of the Contract, and a requirement occurring in on is as https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.pueblo.us/3073/2026-Construction-Standards https://www.pueblo.us/3073/2026-Construction-Standards https://www.codot.gov/business/designsupport/cdot-construction-specifications/2025-construction-specifications/specs-book/2025-cdot-specs-book.pdf https://www.codot.gov/business/designsupport/cdot-construction-specifications/2022-construction-specifications/2022-specs-book binding as though occurring in all. They are intended to be complementary and to describe and provide for a complete work.

In case of discrepancies, the order of precedence is as follows:

A. Special Provisions

1. Special Provisions

2. General Provisions

B. Plans

1. Detailed Plans

2. City of Pueblo Standard Details

3. Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Details

C. Standard Specifications

1. City of Pueblo

2. Colorado Department of Transportation

Notwithstanding the foregoing nor anything which may be construed to the contrary under this

Contract, Contractor shall be obligated to timely complete and file at least the following CDOT Forms, certifications and checklists same as if this was a state funded project or as otherwise consistent with the terms of this Contract:

A. Form 0046 - Concrete Truck Mixer Inspection Certification

B. Form 0118 - Contractor Wage Compliance Statement

C. Form 0200 - OJT Training Questionnaire (used by City for inspection and observation)

D. Form 0205 - Sublet Permit Application - required for prime contractor and all subcontractors

E. Form 0280 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Labor Compliance Verification (English and

Spanish) (used by City for inspection and observation)

F. Form 0605 - Contractors Performance Capability Statement

G. Form 0606 - Anti Collusion Affidavit

H. City Form - Assignment of Antitrust Claims (CDOT Form 621 modified for use by City)

I. Form 0832 - OJT Training Status and Evaluation

J. Form 0838 - OJT Training/Apprentice Record

K. Form 1336 - Waiver Request for OJT training Hours

L. Form 1337 - Contractor Commitment to Meet OJT Requirements

M. Form 1391 - Annual EEO Report

N. Form 1418 - Monthly Payment Summary

O. Form 1425 - Supplier Application Approval Request

P. Form 1600 - Buy America Summary Report for Steel/Iron Products

Q. Contractor Fringe Benefit Declaration Worksheet

R. Contractor Fringe Benefit Statement (CFBS)

S. Jobsite Bulletin Board Checklist (Used by City for inspection and observation)

T. Owner-Operator Affidavit

U. Trucker Observation and Verification (used by City for inspection and observation)

Additional forms may be required to verify compliance with the standards and provisions required herein. The City shall provide copies of any such forms when modified; otherwise, standard CDOT

Forms, certifications and checklist with appropriate project designation may be used and is not a responsible party with respect to the RAISE Grant awarded to the City of Pueblo by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

See Attachment F for list of required documentation.

The Contractor shall not take advantage of any apparent error or omission in the Contract. If the contractor discovers an error or omission, the Engineer shall immediately be notified. The Engineer will make corrections and interpretations as necessary to fulfill the intent of the Contract.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will not participate in the resolution process for claims filed by the Contractor and is not a mandatory responsible party with respect to the RAISE Grant awarded to the City of Pueblo by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

3.13. DEFINITION OF ENGINEER

The term “Engineer” as used in Sections GENERAL PROVISIONS Authority of Engineer (a) and (b), of

GENERAL PROVISIONS , shall mean City Engineer the “(Consulting Engineer or Architect”) with respect to all questions relating to the conformance of the work with the technical requirements of the plans and specifications, interpretation of the technical requirements of the plans and specifications, and with respect to the rejection of work and materials which do not conform. With respect to all other uses of the term “Engineer” in Section GENERAL PROVISIONS Authority of Engineer, the term shall mean the

Director of Public Works. In Sections TERMINATION FOR CAUSE, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK, COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK and UNCORRECTED WORK and TERMINATION FOR

CONVENIENCE of GENERAL PROVISIONS, all references to Engineer shall mean the Director of Public

Works. All other references to Engineer in GENERAL PROVISIONS not specifically addressed in this section shall mean the Consulting Engineer.

The following definitions within CDOT’s Standard Specifications shall be revised as follows:

CDOT Resident Engineer shall mean duly authorized agent who may be a City of Pueblo employee.

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Department shall mean the City of Pueblo’s Department of Public Works.

Project Engineer shall mean the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized agent of the City of Pueblo.

Project Manager shall mean the assigned project representative for the City of Pueblo or their authorized agent.

3.14. APPROVED EQUAL

An approved equal, where noted, may be considered by the City. For consideration as an approved equal, a Request for Substitution must be submitted through the OpenGov portal by Friday, November

21, 2025 at 4:00 pm (MT). Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is requested, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability. If approved, an addendum will be issued that lists all approved equal products or materials. No other products or materials will be considered.

3.15. INCONSISTENCIES

Any inquiries regarding seeming inconsistencies between the Plans and Specifications for this project must be made by Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm (MT).

3.16. PREPAYMENT OF CITY SALES AND USE TAX

(This section applies to public improvement construction projects $100,000 and over.)

The Contractor shall make application for, and prepayment of, City sales and use tax on the estimated percentage basis being forty percent (40%) of the total Project bid as awarded, including Base Bid plus those Alternates selected. Application and prepayment shall be made within fourteen (14) days of the date authorized to proceed with construction of the Project as set forth in the Notice to Proceed. All applications and prepayments shall be coordinated directly with City’s Division of Sales and Use Tax, Attention: Tax Audit Manager, 1 City Hall Place, Pueblo, Colorado 81003.

Finance Department policy sets the threshold at $100,000. Any contractual obligations below this amount will not generally be required to make a pre-payment of Use Tax.

3.17. PERA LIABILITY

Contractor shall reimburse the City for the full amount of any employer contribution required to be paid by the City of Pueblo to the Public Employees’ Retirement Association (“PERA”) for salary or other compensation paid to a PERA retiree performing contracted services for the City under this Agreement.

Awarded Contractor will be required to submit a completed Colorado PERA Questionnaire form. This form is available to view at https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/19915/PERA-Form and is included by reference in this Contract.

3.18. CONTRACTOR EVALUATION

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 6510, dated February 14, 2000, the Department of Public Works shall evaluate the performance of Contractor using the Contractor/Consultant Satisfaction Program form.

This form is available to view at https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/21071/Contractor-

Evaluation-Form-Updated-July-2018?bidId= and is included by reference in this Contract. The evaluation shall be utilized to review Contractor performance, increase communication, and foster positive https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/19915/PERA-Form https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/21071/Contractor-Evaluation-Form-Updated-July-2018?bidId= https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/21071/Contractor-Evaluation-Form-Updated-July-2018?bidId= business relationships. Evaluation shall also record documentation of Contractor’s overall performance.

Material failure to perform in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts, or materially unsatisfactory performance of one or more contracts, may be justification for disqualifying future bids by Contractor.

3.19. SITE INVESTIGATION

By submitting a bid, Contractor acknowledges the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions, particularly those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, uncertainties of weather, physical conditions at the site, the character/quality of surface and subsurface materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed prior to and during the work, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under this Contract. Failure by Contractor to acquaint themself with all the available information concerning these conditions will not relieve them from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

3.20. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall attend a pre-construction conference with the Project Manager, City employees, representatives of the utility companies, and/or other interested parties prior to any construction.

Preconstruction meeting will be scheduled 7-10 days after notice of award is issued.

Documents Required to be submitted at Pre-Construction Conference

• Contractor Organization with 24-hour emergency contact

• Schedule

• Traffic Control Plan

Material Submittals

3.21. SAFETY REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall be aware of and shall comply with all State and Federal Safety regulations which are applicable to the work included under this Contract. Enforcement will be by the proper State and

Federal regulatory agencies.

If any construction activity is deemed to be unsafe for inspection, Contractor shall, upon notification, discontinue work until the deficiencies are corrected and the job can be properly inspected.

3.22. EMERGENCY REPAIR OR PROTECTIVE WORK BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO

As referenced in Sections PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC, WORK, AND PROPERTY and ACCIDENT

PREVENTION of the GENERAL PROVISIONS , it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate barricades, protective devices and safety measures, and to employ other precautionary means for the adequate protection of the public, the work, and public/private property from injury or loss. Should the

City become aware of any condition or circumstance arising from the work, or with respect to any excavation or areas disturbed by Contractor which, in the opinion of the Project Manager, creates or results in any imminent or unreasonable risk to the health/safety of the public or to public/private property, the City may undertake emergency work or repairs. Such work may include, by way of illustration, provision of barricades, traffic control devices or flagmen, deployment or warning signs, repair of lines under construction, repair of collapsed excavations or sinkholes, placement of sandbags or dams, and other emergency efforts. The determination of the necessity during the construction and warranty periods for the City to do any such emergency work or repairs shall rest entirely with the

Project Manager. The cost of emergency work done by the City, including the actual cost of labor, equipment, and materials, plus 100 percent, shall be deducted from any amounts otherwise owed to

Contractor, or may be invoiced to Contractor, or the same amount shall be recovered from Contractor’s performance bond.

3.23. REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY CALLS

The Contractor shall provide the name, address and phone number of a representative who may be reached at any time during the life of the Contract regarding repairs, detours, barricading, etc. This information shall be furnished in writing to the Project Manager.

3.24. DUST PREVENTION

During construction and until final acceptance by the Project Manager, Contractor shall be responsible for controlling dust emissions in the construction area. No earthwork activities shall be performed when the wind speed exceeds thirty (30) miles per hour. All fill areas shall be compacted on a daily basis to

95% minimum compaction. Any mud or dirt carry out onto paved surfaces shall be cleaned up on a daily basis. Contractor shall promptly comply with all directives from the Project Manager relating to dust control. If Contractor fails to comply or provide adequate means to control dust, a stop-work order will be issued until the problem is corrected. Dust Prevention will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of earthwork.

3.25. SITE RESTORATION AND CLEANUP

Contractor shall maintain and/or repair any damage done to all existing properties, public or private, adjacent to site improvements, including but not limited to, asphalt, base course, utilities, sod, irrigation systems and landscaped areas. In general, disturbed areas shall be replaced to the lines, grades, thickness, and like materials of the existing conditions unless otherwise stated on the plans. Restoration shall be consistent with that of areas adjacent to the limits of construction. Grass and other plant areas shall be restored, maintained, and irrigated until final acceptance by the Project Manager. Fabric shall be installed under all rock landscape areas. Any landscape material salvaged by Contractor for reuse will not be acceptable if contaminated by dirt or different landscape material.

All work to relocate existing irrigation sprinklers which conflicts with the new construction shall be considered site restoration. The accuracy of information furnished regarding existing irrigation systems is not guaranteed. The locations are approximate and may not include all irrigation system components.

Contractor shall determine the exact location of all irrigation systems before commencing work and shall be fully responsible for any damage resulting from failure to locate and protect all irrigation systems.

Site restoration and cleanup will not be measured or paid separately but shall be included in the unit prices for each bid item. Partial payments will not be made on any bid item until the restoration and cleanup associated with that item is satisfactorily complete and acceptable to the Project Manager.

3.26. UTILITY LOCATIONS

The accuracy of information furnished in regard to underground utilities is not guaranteed. The utility locations are approximate and may not include all utilities. Contractor shall determine the exact location of all utilities before commencing work. Contractor shall be fully responsible for any damage which might occur due to Contractor’s failure to locate and protect all utilities. Contractor shall repair or have repaired, at no cost to the City, any damage to utilities.

Existing utilities include gas, water, service lines, meters, meter cans, buried telephone cables, buried power lines, pedestals, utility poles, sanitary sewer, manholes and services, and any other existing utility.

3.27. ABANDONED UTILITIES

If during construction an abandoned utility is encountered Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the Project Manager to arrange for the removal of the utility. If Contractor elects to remove the utility without contacting the Project Manager, Contractor shall do so at no cost to the City.

3.28. OVERHEAD AND/OR UNDERGROUND HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES

Unless danger against contact with high voltage overhead and/or underground lines has been effectively guarded against, Contractor shall not perform any function/activity upon any land, building, highway, or other premises if at any time during the performance of any function/activity it could move or be placed within ten (10) feet of any high voltage overhead and/or underground line. If work is to be performed within ten (10) feet of high voltage overhead and/or underground lines, the public utility must first be notified to arrange for safety provisions. Contractor may perform the work only after arrangements, including coordination and payment of fees, if applicable, have been made with the utility company.

3.29. CONCRETE PERMITS

The “no fee” permit shall be obtained from the City Engineering Division at 211 E. “D” Street. Any concrete work placed without benefit of both permit and inspection by the Public Works Department will not be paid for.

3.30. PERMITS AND FEES

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to investigate and assess the requirements for all necessary environmental, drainage, and construction permits. The total cost of all permits or fees which may be required shall be included in the bid proposal. No additional payment shall be allowed for any permits or fees required to complete the project. Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the permits. City and/or other agency fines are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Following is a list of potential permits required for the project. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying this list and adding/obtaining any additional permits needed for the project.

• Air Quality Permit o Permitting Agency: Pueblo County/Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

• CDPHE Stormwater Construction Permit o Permitting Agency: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

• Excavation Permit o Permitting Agency: City of Pueblo o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

• Concrete Permit o Permitting Agency: City of Pueblo o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

• Traffic Control Permit o Permitting Agency: City of Pueblo o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

• Fugitive Particulate Emissions Control Plan o Permitting Agency: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment o Responsibility to Obtain: Contractor

3.31. COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Contractor and subcontractors shall coordinate work with all other construction activities and contractors; and cooperate with them to facilitate general progress of the work. Each trade shall afford other trades every reasonable opportunity for installation and storage of materials.

3.32. COMPLETE WORK ON TIME

Failure to complete the work by the allotted TBD calendar days shall result in the assessing of liquidated damages according to GENERAL PROVISIONS.

3.33. LAYING OUT WORK

Contractor shall locate all general reference points and take such action as necessary to prevent their destruction. Contractor shall lay out their own work and be responsible for all lines, elevations, and measurements of the building, grading, utilities, and other work executed under this Contract.

Contractor shall exercise proper precaution to verify figures shown on the drawing before laying out work and will be responsible for any error resulting from failure to exercise such precautions.

3.34. HOURS OF WORK

The Project Manager and the Inspection Division are available from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Any work done outside of these hours must be approved by the Project Manager.

3.35. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

To comply with current state and federal permit regulations the City must meet minimum requirements for all construction sites less than one (1) acre to provide necessary Best Management Practices (BMPs) and prevent illicit discharges from the site. The minimum requirements which the Contractor must provide and comply with are as follows:

1. Provide an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan that shall include the minimum following items:

a. Stockpile BMPs protection.

b. Concrete washout BMPs.

c. Vehicle tracking control BMPs.

d. Site sediment containment BMPs.

e. Downstream secondary defense BMPs, if applicable.

f. Any additional BMPs required due to site specific conditions.

2. Prior to any construction, including site grading and excavation, an approved Erosion and

Sediment Control Plan shall be posted on site and all required BMPs installed.

3. Contractor shall maintain and update the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as construction dictates. The current and correct plan shall remain on-site and be readily accessible to the City

Stormwater Inspector at all times.

4. Contractor or the Contractor’s representative shall, at a minimum, inspect the site every two (2) weeks and within twenty-four (24) hours of any precipitation or snowmelt event that causes surface erosion. (i.e., that results in stormwater running across the ground).

5. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all required BMPs to prevent erosion and sediment from leaving the construction site.

6. Failure to comply with the requirements to prevent illicit discharges from the construction site is unlawful and a municipal offense which may result in the issuance of a summons and complaint to the Pueblo Municipal Court. Persons who are convicted of violating any provision of the

Pueblo Municipal Code are subject to fines of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and/or one

(1) year imprisonment for each day the violation continues.

7. No cross-lot drainage permitted. Stormwater shall be directed to the nearest public Right-of-

Way (streets & alleys), dedicated drainage easements, and/or City of Pueblo stormwater conveyance systems.

8. Information regarding acceptable BMPs and proper installation can be found in the Urban

Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual Volume 3, CDOT Erosion Control & Stormwater Quality Guide, and City of Pueblo approved details.

Payment will constitute full compensation for all work necessary to complete the work as listed above and shall be paid for as Erosion and Sediment Control – Lump Sum.

3.36. CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND PAYMENT

Contractor shall schedule their work to minimize the inconvenience to the public. Property owners shall be notified well in advance of any work that interferes with access to private driveways. Access to driveways shall be restored no later than fifteen (15) days after the concrete is placed.

Under the bid items labeled “Standard Curb and Gutter”, the Contractor shall construct curb and gutter per City of Pueblo’s Standard Detail SD3. Under the bid item “Curb Head (Special)”, the Contractor shall construct the curb according to the detail provided in the plans for “Curb Head (Special)”.

Any additional materials required to construct the curbs identified in the plans will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost. Sections of curb and gutter shall not be considered for partial payment until backfill and restoration (if applicable) are completed.

3.37. CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION

All Curb Ramp Construction shall include all costs necessary to construct A.D.A. compliant directional curb ramps with tactile bands (24" x 24" and 24” x 30”) and A.D.A. compliant sidewalks. All curb ramp designs shall be field verified by the Field Engineer from the Public Works Department in coordination with the Contractor. Design layouts have been provided, but field conditions will take precedent. Curb ramps shall comply with all Colorado Department of Transportation’s Standard Detail M-608-1 “Curb

Ramps” and A.D.A. provisions as found in the most current version of the Public Rights-of-Way

Accessibility Guidelines with supplements.

3.38. TACTILE BAND FOR CURB RAMPS

The base of the curb ramp area only shall include a Tactile Band. The Tactile Band shall be cast iron castings containing truncated domes. Castings shall meet the requirements of Americans with

Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way. Castings shall be cast-in-place truncated dome tactile system, Neenah R-4984, East Jordan Iron Works 7005, or approved equal at the sizes shown on the plans. Radial castings shall be East Jordan Iron Works 7006-20 (20’ radius), 7006-25 (25’ radius), 7006-30 (30’ radius) or approved equal, placed as shown on the plans. All work associated with this item shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the

“Concrete Curb Ramp” bid item.

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3.39. LUMINAIRE (LED) (SPECIAL)

The “Luminaire (LED) (Special)” item is to be installed per the locations noted on the plans and consists of the following product specifications:

The manufacturer is:

Urban Solar Corporation

1880 SW Merlo Drive, Beaverton, OR USA 97003

Email: info@urbansolarcorp.com

Telephone: 503.356.5516 https://www.urbansolarcorp.com/transit-pole-lighting

Urban Solar’s PV Stop Series – PV Stop+

Product information is included as Attachment H.

The Luminaire (LED)(Special) shall be per the specifications above or an approved equal. All labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation and any other documentation requested by the

City shall be included in the cost of the bid item. The Luminaire (LED)(SPECIAL) size, type, and options shall be coordinated with the City and approved prior to placing the order with the manufacturer.

3.40. SIGN PANEL

Sign panels shall be coordinated with the City of Pueblo prior to fabrication, furnishing, and installation.

Sign panels are assumed to be 12 in. x 18 in. and shall be mounted with the bottom of panel 9 ft above the finished surface, unless otherwise directed by the City. Sign panel quantities will be measured by the square foot of sign face area. All labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to furnish and install sign panels will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the unit price for the “Sign

Panel (Class I)” bid item.

3.41. SIGN POST AND BASE

All sign posts and bases to be installed per the locations noted on the plans and the minimum requirements which the Contractor must provide and comply with are as follows:

1. Anchor (Stub) - A 2-1/4-inch 12-gauge galvanized steel square stub section with holes, three

(3) feet long, is driven into the ground 30 to 33 inches with 3 to 6 inches remaining above the final grade. The sign post system’s material specification is Telespar 22F12A 03PG or approved equal, 2-1/4-inch x 3 feet anchor post with holes, or perforated. If the sign is located in a non-concrete area, the anchor stub shall be imbedded in a cylindrical foundation (9-inch diameter, 33-inch depth). The top of the foundation shall be flush with the existing grade.

2. Sign Post - A 2-inch square galvanized steel post section with holes is inserted into the stub and bolted. The material specification is Telspar 20F12P-10PG, 2-inch square 12-gauge post mailto:info@urbansolarcorp.com https://www.urbansolarcorp.com/transit-pole-lighting with holes. Posts shall be proper length to accommodate a 9’ mounting height. Posts shall be installed a minimum of 8 inches into the anchor (stub), which has 3 to 6 inches sticking out above the final grade.

The signpost pay length shall include the sign height, the 9’ sign mounting height and account for 1’ of the embedment. All work associated with this item shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of Steel Signpost (2x2 Inch Tubing) bid items.

3.42. PRECAST CONCRETE BENCH

The “Precast Concrete Bench” item is to be installed per the locations noted on the plans and consists of the following product specifications:

The bench shall be The Park Catalog’s item #261-1234, a 6’ bench consisting of recycled plastic boards and concrete supports. The bench dimensions are 34”H x 72”L x 28.5”D. The recycled lumber slats are

2”x4” in the color Cedar. The concrete supports shall be color Sand Tan and the supports are steel reinforced.

The manufacturer is:

The Park Catalog

931 Village Blvd Ste 905-354, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Telephone: 866.280.9894

Website: https://www.theparkcatalog.com/

The Precast Concrete Bench shall be per the specifications above or an approved equal. All labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation and any other documentation requested by the

City shall be included in the cost of the bid item. Color and bench style shall be coordinated with the City and approved prior to placing order with manufacturer.

3.43. ADVISING PROPERTY OWNERS OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

The contractor shall prepare and hand deliver a door hanger of advisement for each business, residence or apartment unit that fronts on the street to be paved. The contractor shall be responsible for all printing costs. This notification shall be delivered and attached to the front doorknob of the inner door in conjunction with the placement of “NO PARKING” signs in the block such that a minimum 24-hours of advanced warning is given to the residents. Payment for all labor and materials for this item shall be included in the Traffic Control bid item. Separate door hangers shall be used to inform the property owners of additional road closures for each occurrence.

3.44. MOBILIZATION

This item shall consist of mobilizing of personnel, equipment, and supplies to the project site in preparation for work on the project. Item shall include all costs incurred which must be performed prior to beginning the other items.

Partial payments for mobilization will be made each month as the work progresses. These payments will be made as follows:

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1. When ten percent (10%) of the project bid amount is earned, fifty percent (50%) of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid.

2. When fifty percent (50%) of the project bid amount is earned, one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid.

3. The sum of all payments shall not exceed the original amount bid for the item, regardless of the fact that Contractor may have, for any reason, shut down the work on the project or moved equipment away and then back again.

Note: Payments for materials on hand will be included as a percent of original project bid amount earned until said materials have been incorporated into the work and accepted and paid for by the City.

3.45. CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC CONTROL

Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan prepared by a Certified Traffic Control Supervisor at the preconstruction conference for approval by the City’s Traffic Engineer.

All traffic control procedures, signing, lighting and barricades shall conform to the latest edition of the

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and shall be set up and maintained by a Certified Traffic

Control Supervisor.

Construction traffic control shall be paid as “Traffic Control (Special) LS” Periodic payments for this item shall be based upon the percentage of work completed compared to the original bid amount.

3.46. TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR

The Traffic Control Supervisor shall be certified as a Worksite Traffic Supervisor by the American Traffic

Safety Services Association (ATSSA) or Colorado Contractors Association (CCA). A copy of the Traffic

Control Supervisor's Certification shall be provided to the Project Manager at the project pre construction conference

3.47. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES – SIGNS

Contractor shall be responsible for all permanent traffic control devices (signs) within the construction area. If permanent devices conflict with construction activities, Contractor shall be responsible for placement of temporary traffic control devices and the removal/reinstallation of permanent devices.

All work shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All regulatory signs

(Stop, Yield, One Way, Do Not Enter, etc.) shall be maintained in either a temporary or permanent manner. Temporary devices shall be in place prior to the removal of permanent devices. Contractor shall be held fully responsible for any claims resulting from negligence in failing to act or maintain any traffic control device.

Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the condition of any sign that is temporarily removed.

Should there be any damage to devices (signs, poles, bases, and hardware) Contractor shall be financially responsible to the City for replacement of said devices.

Contractor shall contact Traffic Maintenance at (719) 553-2300 for approval of the specific location in which the devices are to be reinstalled. Contractor shall obtain underground utility locates prior to reinstalling devices.

The Traffic Engineer or designee will evaluate existing signage for replacement with new materials. If required, the City will provide all replacement materials to the Contractor prior to reinstallation. Where new devices are required per the construction drawings all signs, posts, bases, and hardware shall be supplied by the City. Contractor shall contact the Traffic Engineer at (719) 553-2722 to order signs providing the City at least two-week notification to obtain the necessary material.

3.48. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STREET NAME CURB STAMPS

Older areas within the City may have street names stamped into the top of the concrete curb at street intersections where new curb ramps are to be constructed. Contractor shall preserve the portion of concrete curb with the historic street name and reinstall it behind the new curb and gutter.

Prior to any demolition, the Contractor shall verify if any street names are stamped in the existing curb head. If any street names exist the Contractor shall notify the Construction Inspector for documentation of the curb stamp and condition. If the condition of the existing concrete curb allows, the Contractor shall neatly saw cut the portion of curb containing the street name as needed to remove the portion intact. The Contractor shall reinstall the portion of curb with the street name directly behind the new curb and gutter adjacent to the new curb ramp.

3.49. PROTECTION OF CONCRETE FROM TRAFFIC AND VANDALISM

All concrete shall be protected from traffic for a period of fourteen (14) days, or as directed by the

Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide necessary supervision and/or barriers to protect all concrete from traffic or vandalism. Any concrete damaged by traffic and/or vandalism will be rejected.

Replacement of damaged concrete shall be paid for entirely by the Contractor.

3.50. ASPHALT AND CONCRETE REMOVAL

Asphalt and concrete shall be removed to the lines and grades established by the Project Manager. Any removal outside those lines and grades not approved by the Project Manager, will not be paid for by the

City. Contractor shall properly dispose of all removed items from the construction site.

Saw cutting to remove asphalt and concrete to a neat line shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the asphalt and concrete removal bid item.

3.51. SUBMITTALS

A Submittal Register, listing the major items the awarded Contractor will be required to submit for this project. Contractor shall use the provided Submittal Register for every submittal. All submittals shall be made electronically and sent directly to the Project Manager for review. All MSDS sheets must be submitted prior to bringing materials on site.

Contractor shall also submit any other material items not listed but which will be used in the construction of this project.

4. LABOR PROVISIONS

4.1. CONTRACTOR BONDS

Payment and performance bonds are required to be filed prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. The specific requirements for such bonds are set forth in Section CONTRACT SECURITY of the GENERAL

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