PMAA 2026-034 - RFQ for Salida East Hwy 50 Turn Lane.doc

Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife

Salida East Hwy. 50 Turn Lane Professional Engineering & Design Services for a Left Ingress Deceleration Lane Request for Qualifications

RFQ PMAA 2026*034

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General

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit Statements of Qualification (SOQs) from qualified Professional Engineering/Design and any associated consultants required for the Left Ingress Deceleration Lane at Salida East Campground, located in Chaffee County, US Hwy 50 Mile Marker 224.27 Left, Salida, CO.

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Project Background / History Information

Recent improvements made to Salida East Campground required that a traffic study be prepared for the vehicle movements at the campground entrance and Hwy 50. Based on the traffic study, CDOT Region 5 determined that construction of a Concrete Apron (Phase I), and a Left Ingress Deceleration Lane (Phase II) would be required. Phase I design and construction was completed July 2023.

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Scope of Work

The actual scope of work will be negotiated and defined once a Professional Consultant Team is selected through our process. In general, the scope of work to be undertaken for this project may include all work required to design, obtain approval, assist with bidding, and provide construction management. The selected consultant will ensure all requirements set forth in the CDOT permit and any needed Cultural, and Environmental Clearances through construction completion are met as identified below:

· Coordination with CDOT Region 5 as well as CPW staff specializing in Cultural and Environmental Clearances and completing and submitting any necessary processes.

· Providing Professional Surveying and Geotechnical Analysis for the Proposed Work.

· Preparing Engineering Construction Drawings & Specifications for the Proposed Work.

· Project Management and Coordination.

· Construction Observation.

· Digital As-built Drawings.

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Schedule of Activities The anticipated milestones for the RFQ are as follows:

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Submittal

Statements of Qualification shall be submitted to:

Dennis Beamis, Project Manager

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Regional Office 4255 Sinton Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Email: dennis.beamis@state.co.us Each submittal shall consist of a digital .pdf file of the SOQ by no later than 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that the submittal is received by the Project Manager prior to the deadline. Submittals received after the stated date and time will not be considered.

To be considered, firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications as described below:

Statement of Qualifications

· Be clear and concise when describing project experience.

· Identify specific individuals who would be assigned to the project, their role, resume’, and previous work experience.

· If a branch office will be working on the project, identify the office(s), location and their role.

· Identify proposed sub-consultants and the same information as above.

· The statement of qualifications will be limited to 30 pages. A cover, cover letter or the Professional Services Questionnaire will not be counted against the 30 page maximum.

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Inquiries Prospective consultants may make written inquiries concerning the RFQ to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time specified in the Schedule of Activities, Written Question Submission Deadline. Questions must be digitally submitted on the proposer’s letterhead to:

Dennis Beamis dennis.beamis @state.co.us All emails containing questions shall be clearly marked "Inquiry for Salida East Hwy 50 Turn Lane RFQ” to facilitate handling and response. Inquiries sent by mail or fax WILL NOT be accepted. The preferred method for submitting inquiries is via email as an attachment that can be opened by Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

If justified, an amendment will be posted on ColoradoVSS Vendor Self Service (www.colorado.gov/VSS). The amendment will respond to all questions submitted regarding the RFQ.

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Selection Process

Firms shall be rated as to experience of a similar nature, project management experience, firm’s location, and experience and background of the firm’s Project Manager and additional staff assigned to the project.

Each committee member shall independently review and evaluate each Statement of Qualification. The committee will consist of the Project Manager, the Capital Construction Supervisor, the Park Manager, the Park Operations Manager, and the Lead Park Resource Technician. Scores shall be averaged and the top three firms shall be asked to interview. Notification shall be sent to all firms as to the status of the selection process.

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Colorado Website This solicitation is published using Colorado VSS. The solicitation documents and information (including any amendments or modifications) will be updated with revisions on this site. Go to www.colorado.gov\VSS 9.

Attachments

The following items are included as a part of this RFQ:

· Professional Services Contract (CPW template.pdf)

· Professional Services Questionnaire

· CDOT Permit No. 524026 10.

Insurance Requirements

A. The Consultant shall obtain, and maintain at all times during the term of this contract, insurance in the following kinds and amounts:

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Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by state statute, and Employer’s Liability Insurance covering all of Consultant’s employees acting within the course and scope of their employment.

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Commercial General Liability Insurance written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 10/93 or equivalent, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent Consultants, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows:

a. $1,000,000 each occurrence;

b. $1,000,000 general aggregate;

c. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and

d. $50,000 any one fire.

If any aggregate limit is reduced below $1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Consultant shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and furnish to the State a certificate or other document satisfactory to the State showing compliance with this provision.

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Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a minimum limit as follows: $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.

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Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000.

5. State of Colorado must be named as an additional insured on the Liability Policy.

6. Certificate is required to have a Waiver of Subrogation on general liability, auto and workers comp insurance coverage.

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The Insurance shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without at least 45 days prior notice to the State by certified mail.

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The Consultant will require all insurance policies in any way related to the contract and secured and maintained by the Consultant to include clauses stating that each carrier will waive all rights of recovery, under subrogation or otherwise, against the State of Colorado, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees and volunteers.

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All policies evidencing the insurance coverages required hereunder shall be issued by insurance companies satisfactory to the State.

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The contractor shall provide certificates showing insurance coverage required by this contract to the State within 7 business days of the effective date of the contract, but in no event later than the commencement of the services or delivery of the goods under the contract. No later than 15 days prior to the expiration date of any such coverage, the contractor shall deliver the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals thereof. At any time during the term of this contract, the State may request in writing, and the contractor shall thereupon within 10 days supply to the State, evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this section.

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Colorado Contract Information

The successful consultant(s), hereafter called Consultant, will be required to enter into a formal contract with the State of Colorado. The contract will include all contract terms and the Colorado Special Provisions.

RFQ PMAA 2026*034