2024 Sanitary Sewer Open Cut Construction Services 24-SR-01 REISSUE

The City of Arvada, Colorado, is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Open Cut Construction Services (Bid #25-ENG-063), seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive infrastructure replacement in two designated areas: W 74th Circle/Jay Ct and Oak St/W 69th Ave. The project involves extensive sanitary sewer and waterline infrastructure work, including approximately 1,712 linear feet of 8" SDR35 PVC sewer replacement, 883 linear feet of 8" C900 PVC sewer replacement, 15 sanitary sewer maintenance hole replacements, 1,100 linear feet of 8" PVC watermain, and two fire hydrant assemblies. Contractors must demonstrate specific qualifications, including experience replacing 8"-12" sanitary sewer lines, maintenance holes, and water pipelines in the Front Range of Colorado within the past three years. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT, with electronic bid submissions due on August 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT through BidNetDirect.com. Evaluation criteria will likely include project experience, key personnel qualifications, project references, and comprehensive documentation of technical capabilities.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Arvada will utilize a unit price contract method, with payment based on completed work items and reserves the right to adjust project scope before or during construction. The total base bid for the project is $180,000, with an additional $180,000 allocated for owner-controlled minor contract revisions. Contractors must provide extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and professional liability. The project has a planned delivery date of March 26, 2026, and will require comprehensive documentation of construction methods, materials, and performance requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a systematic approach to municipal infrastructure renewal focusing on sanitary sewer systems and associated water infrastructure in specific Arvada neighborhoods.