2025-010 CR 9/15 Chip Seal

El Paso County, Colorado is seeking bids for a road surface treatment project involving a chip seal application on County Road 9/15, with Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-010 issued on July 8, 2025. The procurement is for a comprehensive road maintenance service that requires the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and perform surface treatment using latex modified cationic rapid set emulsion (CRS-2R) and 3/8" aggregate cover coat material. The project specifications mandate precise technical requirements, including polymerized asphalt application at 0.38 to 0.42 net gallons per square yard, with a fog seal solution applied at 0.12 gallons per square yard. Key project dates include a vendor question deadline of July 21, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of July 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM local time, with bids to be publicly opened in the BOCC meeting room. Bid evaluation will be based on comprehensive pricing information, value-added services, competitive advantages, reference checks, and past performance, with the county intending to award to a single firm through a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The contract is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement that authorizes but does not obligate the county to purchase a specific dollar amount or quantity of services. Payment terms are established at "Net 30", with all prices to be firm and fixed for the specified time frame. Contractors will be required to provide reports tracking ordering and usage of services, and the county retains negotiation rights for optional items. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves surface treatment of approximately 3.3 miles of roadway, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance contract. The successful bidder must demonstrate capability to perform precise road surface treatments under specific weather conditions, with pavement and air temperatures between 50°F and rising, and adhere to strict construction and maintenance procedures.