2025-008 Hydroseed CR 125 Project

Elbert County, Colorado is seeking a contractor for the Hydroseed CR 125 Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-008, which involves hydroseeding services for a complete gravel road rebuild on County Road 125 between Highway 86 and Highway 24. The procurement is structured as a non-obligatory Blanket Purchase Agreement, with the county intending to award to a single firm capable of providing comprehensive roadside rehabilitation and erosion control services. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, management, and labor to prepare seedbeds, apply specified seed mixtures, fertilizer, and mulch evenly across the project area. The bid was issued on June 3, 2025, with a vendor inquiry deadline of June 16, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of June 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM local time. Bid evaluation criteria will include pricing comparisons, reference checks, past experience, and the contractor's ability to demonstrate value-added equipment or services. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, including occupational safety standards, and provide detailed reports tracking service usage at no additional cost.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract requires a specialized hydroseeding contractor with specific equipment capabilities, including a truck or trailer-mounted hydraulic seeder and a tracked piece of equipment for seedbed preparation. The hydroseeding specifications are detailed, requiring precise application of fertilizer at 400 pounds per acre, hydro-mulch at 1,000 pounds per acre using cellulose or wood fiber-based material, and an organic tackifier applied at manufacturer-recommended rates. Payment will be compensated based on the contract unit price for General Hydroseeding, rounded to the nearest quarter-acre and subject to county representative approval. The contract includes Net 30 payment terms, with prices to remain firm and fixed for the specified time frame. While no specific budget range is provided, the project involves comprehensive roadside rehabilitation across multiple sections of County Road 125, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value for the selected contractor.