12th Street Improvements

Colorado Mesa University is requesting sealed bids on construction of a new pedestrian crossing and concrete sidewalk on 12th Street in Grand Junction under Notice Number CMU 2875, with bids due June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM MT. Colorado resident bidders receive preference, and all work must employ Colorado labor for at least 80% of the project scope per C.R.S. 8-17-101.

The scope encompasses a new pedestrian crossing on 12th Street north of Mesa Avenue connecting to a new concrete sidewalk between the existing parking garage and Unity Field stadium, creating a protected pedestrian walkway between the Mav Center and a large parking lot east of 12th Street. The project must be completed by August 10, 2026 — seven weeks from anticipated construction start on June 22, 2026, before the fall semester's second week.

The estimated project cost is $446,375.00. Qualified contractors must demonstrate no prior termination by the State on Colorado Buildings contracts, continuous operation under the same business name for at least two years, documented contracting experience on at least two projects each exceeding $400,000 in hard costs, and bonding capability up to $400,000. A bid bond and power of attorney or proposal guaranty of not less than 5% of the total bid are required. Payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of the contract value are required post-award, and contractors must provide a one-year guarantee on all work.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour is scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM MT at the Campus Service Administration Building (1260 Kennedy Avenue). Requests for clarifications are due June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM MT. Award intent notification is anticipated June 16, 2026, with contract approval on June 19, 2026. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and includes unit pricing provisions for potential change orders. Prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization requirements do not apply because the estimated cost is under $500,000.