2025 Water System Improvement Summer Valley

The City of Aurora, Colorado is seeking qualified contractors for the 2025 Water System Improvements - Summer Valley Project, a comprehensive water infrastructure replacement initiative in Arapahoe County. The procurement involves replacing approximately 4,000 linear feet of water distribution pipelines, specifically 12", 8", and 6" PVC waterlines using open-cut installation methods within existing paved rights-of-way that will require mill and overlay. Contractors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The pre-qualification evaluation will assess prime contractors based on specific criteria: firm experience (40 points), project manager technical competence (20 points), project superintendent technical competence (30 points), and SOQ organization and completeness (10 points). Specific project locations include E. Wagontrail Pkwy & S. Pitkin St and S. Quintero St & E. Stanford Ave, targeting existing Ductile Iron Pipes installed between 1978-1982 that lack cathodic protection and are situated in corrosive soil.

The project is federally funded with an estimated cost between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000, and requires strict compliance with several federal regulations including Davis Bacon Act wages, Buy America Build America Act, and American Iron and Steel requirements. Contractors must maintain an active registration in SAMS.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), indicating a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Contractors will need to replace existing infrastructure that is approximately 40-45 years old and located in challenging soil conditions, necessitating specialized technical expertise in water system rehabilitation. The project is tentatively scheduled for bid opening on November 21, 2025, with a focus on comprehensive water system infrastructure improvement that addresses aging pipeline networks in the Summer Valley Subdivision. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate significant experience in municipal water infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation, with a clear understanding of federal procurement requirements and technical specifications for water distribution system upgrades.