2025 Chipseal Projects

Garfield County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the 2025 Chipseal Projects, a comprehensive road maintenance initiative involving chip seal and fog coat applications on seven county roads. The project encompasses road segments including CR 78 (Buck Point Rd.), CR 79 (Basalt Mtn Dr.), CR 80 (Elk Range Rd.), CR 81 (Sunlight Dr.), CR 170 (Panorama Dr.), CR 233 (Silt Mesa Rd.), and CR 301 (Morrisania Mesa Rd.), with road lengths ranging from 0.28 to 7.8 miles and widths between 24' and 45'. Contractors must apply either 3/8" or 3/4" chip seal with fog coat, adhering to strict technical specifications from the Colorado Department of Transportation's 2022 Standard Specifications. Bidders must demonstrate at least 24 months of experience in similar road maintenance work and submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Qualifications, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Bid Schedule. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in Rifle, CO, with electronic bid submissions due by 3:00 P.M. MST on April 10, 2025, through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. All project work must be completed by August 31, 2025.

The procurement offers a five percent price advantage to local bidders, with interested firms able to obtain a Local Vendor Designation Affidavit. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including minimum coverage of $1,000,000 with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and comply with Colorado labor laws and campaign contribution restrictions. The contract is an all-or-none solicitation, meaning bidders must bid on all road segments to be considered for award. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county reserves the right to reject any bid and may terminate the contract if sufficient funds are not available. The project includes potential renewal options for two additional one-year terms, with the initial contract term running from April 22, 2025, through August 31, 2025. Specific budget details are not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in county road infrastructure maintenance.