CO FTFW ROFL TRAILS(1)-CO FLAP JEF128(1) – ROCKY FLATS NWR Trails - TRAIL CROSSINGS

This solicitation seeks proposals to construct approximately 0.60 miles of new trails and trail crossings within and adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County, Colorado. The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is procuring these trail construction services to improve public access and enjoyment of the natural areas. Contractors must have experience in meeting all applicable safety and accessibility standards for trails. Proposals are due by November 7, 2023 and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price.

This is a total small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction. The place of performance is Colorado. Eight contractors submitted bids between $3.28 million and $7.70 million by the November 7th deadline. The lowest bidder was T1-MW Joint Venture at $3.28 million, below the engineer's estimate of $3.85 million. The work must be completed within 270 calendar days of the notice to proceed. The Federal Highway Administration seeks to award a firm-fixed price contract by November 9, 2023.