NOTICE_TO_PROCEED.pdf

This is a Notice to Proceed template issued by the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for the Lakemont Center Drainage Improvements project (ITB-25-051). The document authorizes the selected contractor to commence work on or before a specified date and establishes a completion timeline of 30 calendar days from the notice issuance. The project scope includes removing and replacing approximately 13 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, installing a 48-inch diameter manhole, providing bypass pumping and dewatering services, and cleaning and camera inspection of 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch HDPE storm pipes. Additional work encompasses minor landscaping, asphalt and sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter installation, concrete rundowns, sidewalk chases, and erosion control measures. Bid alternates are available for single spot pipe repairs and cured-in-place pipe lining. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bid submissions due on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm Mountain Time.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is funded through the City of Wheat Ridge's Capital Improvement Program. Bidders were required to submit a 5% bid bond and comply with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which mandates that at least 80% of labor be performed by Colorado workers. The city will retain 5% of the contract value until final completion. Contractors must demonstrate qualifications through comprehensive documentation, including project experience and business history, and must comply with Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2021 Edition. Additional compliance requirements include submission of the Non-Discrimination Assurance Form, Contractor's Qualification Form, and List of Subcontractors, with provisions ensuring equal opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises.