2024 Waterline Replacement Project

The Town of Empire, Colorado is seeking bids for the 2024 Waterline Replacement Project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative covering approximately 4,200 linear feet of water main replacement. The project encompasses multiple street segments including Hanchett Road, Pioneer Road, Main Street, Mountain Avenue, Dailey Street, Cowles Street, Ball Street, and Guanella Street. Contractors will be responsible for installing 6" and 8" ductile iron pipe water mains, including copper service line connections, valves, bends, fire hydrant laterals, and associated infrastructure improvements. The procurement requires contractors to perform all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials for construction, with specific technical requirements including exploratory excavation, abandonment and capping of existing water systems, grading, and asphalt paving. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 16th, 2024 at 10:00 AM, and sealed bids are scheduled to be received at Empire Town Hall on May 30th, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, comply with local and state regulations, and obtain necessary permits, including a CDOT Utility Permit for Highway 40 crossings. The project has an expected duration of 180 days and will be awarded based on unit pricing with detailed line items for various waterline replacement components.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the documentation. The project will require contractors to have specific technical expertise in municipal water infrastructure replacement, including understanding of underground utility installations, erosion control, and stormwater management. Contractors must be prepared to work with varying soil compositions, as indicated by geotechnical investigation bore hole logs showing sandy gravel and sandy soil conditions. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the project appears to be funded through municipal infrastructure budgets. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal water infrastructure projects, technical proficiency in pipeline installation, and the capability to manage a complex 180-day infrastructure replacement project involving multiple street segments and precise engineering specifications. The project emphasizes local infrastructure improvement and modernization of the Town of Empire's water distribution system.