Certification_Statement_for_Keep_Jobs_in_Colorado_Act.pdf

This is a Certification Statement for the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act issued by the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, in compliance with H.B. 13-1292 for the Lakemont Center Drainage Improvements project (ITB-25-051). The project encompasses removal and replacement of approximately 13 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, installation of a 48-inch diameter manhole, bypass pumping and dewatering services, cleaning and camera inspection of 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch HDPE storm pipes, and minor ancillary work including landscaping, asphalt and sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter work, concrete rundowns, sidewalk chases, and erosion control. Bid alternates are available for single spot pipe repairs and cured-in-place pipe lining. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bid submissions due on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm Mountain Time. The project completion timeline is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Vendors must certify compliance with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which mandates that Colorado labor perform at least 80% of the work on public works projects as defined in C.R.S. 8-19-102(2). Vendors must either commit to employing Colorado labor for a minimum of 80% of project work or comply with notification requirements and waiver request procedures outlined in C.R.S. 8-17-101 et seq. Failure to comply with Keep Jobs in Colorado Act requirements or related statutes may result in contract termination for breach, with the vendor liable for actual and consequential damages. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and complete required documentation including Non-Discrimination Assurance Forms, Contractor's Qualification Forms, and Lists of Subcontractors. The city will retain 5% of the contract value until final completion. The project is funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program and follows Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2021 Edition.