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- Solicitation number
- 2025-015
- Issued by
- El Paso County, Manzanola Town, Colorado
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2025-015 issued by the City of Manitou Springs for the Sandra Lane project. The Q&A addresses key project details including stormwater permit requirements, bid bond forms, tree removal responsibilities, utility relocations, and potential weekend work. The project involves replacing an existing culvert and sanitary sewer line with a new 3'x7' precast concrete box culvert. The city targets project approval at the August 19th City Council Meeting, with a projected pre-construction meeting on August 20th-22nd. The contractor will need to complete work within 30 days after box culvert procurement, with potential flexibility depending on utility relocation timelines.
The document provides specific technical specifications, including paving requirements of three inches of asphalt per city specifications, removal and replacement of approximately 190 linear feet of type II curb, and 294 square yards of asphalt. Utility relocations for gas, electric, and fiber are required prior to project start, with the city offering coordination assistance. The project involves precise infrastructure management, including coordination with the city arborist for tree removal and submission of detailed plans for dewatering and night work. The contractor must adhere to city ordinances and obtain necessary permits, with approvals potentially granted on a case-by-case basis for specific work conditions.
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Questions & Answers - 1
Project 2025-015 - IFB - 2025-015 – City of Manitou Springs Sandra Lane
Buying Organization City of Manitou Springs
No Question/Answer Question Date
Q1 Question: Stormwater Permits
(Pre-bid Meeting 7/31) What stormwater permits are required for this project?
Answer: A stormwater permit is required from the City of Manitou Springs as per Chapter 14.02 -
GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PERMIT.
07/31/2025
Q2 Question: Bid Bond Form
Will there be a bid bond form for this project?
Answer: A bid bond form is attached in the addenda
08/01/2025
Q3 Question: Removal Of Trees
Who is responsible for removing trees on the project?
Answer: The contractor shall protect as many trees as possible during the project. The contractor is responsible for moving the trees, but will need to coordinate with the City arborist prior to removing any tree.
08/01/2025
Q4 Question: Run bypass generator overnight
Can the contractor run a bypass generator (60db or less) overnight for dewatering?
Answer: The dewatering plan, duration, and equipment used will be a required submittal prior to beginning work. Night work and deviations to the City ordinance may be approved on a case-by-case basis, but that determination would be made after the submittal.
08/01/2025
Q5 Question: Move existing utilities before project starts
Will utilities be required to be moved before the project starts?
Answer: Yes, the gas, electric, and fiber relocations will need to be moved or temporarily rerouted prior to the project starting. The City can help coordinate this work once the start date is established.
08/01/2025
Q6 Question: Weekend Work
Will weekend work be allowed on this project?
Answer: Given the time sensitive nature of this work, weekend work may be approved once the detailed schedule is available.
08/01/2025
Q7 Question: Start Date
When is the projected start date on this project?
Answer: This project is targeted to be approved on the August 19th City Council Meeting. The projected pre-con would be August 20th-22nd, and the notice to proceed and contract days would be adjusted based on the lead time of the box culvert.
08/01/2025
No Question/Answer Question Date
Q8 Question: Paving Details
Please provide the paving spec, and limits of the paving for the project.
Answer: The road shall be paved back with recompacted subgrade and three inches of asphalt per the
City paving specifications found here:
https://library.municode.com/co/manitou_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STOTPUPL
_CH12.22DESTSICOSP_12.22.010DESPHXHIDASPA
Approximately 190' of type II (drive over) curb will need to be removed and replaced (per City of
Colorado Springs Curb Detail), and approximately 294 SY of 3" depth asphalt will need to be removed and replaced.
Actual limits shall be marked in the field with the contractor after the pre-con.
08/01/2025
Q9 Question: contract days
Can the contract days be extended to 45 days?
Answer: Given the time sensitive nature of this project, it is preferred that the work be completed within
30 days after the box culvert is procured. The contract time may be extended once the utility relocation and box culvert procurement is defined.
08/01/2025
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