2026 Pedestrian Bridge Repairs

Pitkin County, Colorado is requesting proposals to repair three pedestrian bridges — Stein Bridge over the Roaring Fork River, Hunter Creek Trail #1 over Hunter Creek, and Hunter Creek #4 — with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT via BidNet Direct.

The scope encompasses structural, timber, railing, deck, and protective coating repairs detailed in engineered plans and project exhibits. Work at Stein Bridge includes installing truss diagonal wire rope repair systems and timber railing repairs. Hunter Creek Trail #1 requires removing and replacing bolts and cross bracing. Hunter Creek #4 requires installing pier column bracket repairs, lateral restraint brackets, and timber work, along with surface preparation and staining of glulam stringers.

No contract value or budget range is specified. The anticipated contract start date is October 21, 2026, with project completion targeted for November 30, 2026. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days following the proposal opening date.

Evaluation criteria are approach to project (30%), list of similar work (10%), availability (25%), estimated cost of services including reimbursable expenses (25%), and references (10%). Proposers must submit a detailed approach statement, qualifications of the proposer and any subcontractors, references particularly from local governments, a completed proposal form acknowledging all addenda, and a fee schedule for any work not included in the scope.

An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 from 1:00–2:00 PM via Google Meet. Questions and clarification requests are due by 4:00 PM MT on October 8, 2026, via email to procurement@pitkincounty.com. The Selection Committee will meet on October 16, 2026, with the Notice of Award issued October 19, 2026. Contracts will be executed on standard Pitkin County Construction Contract documents, with any requested modifications subject to County Attorney review and potentially causing delays in issuing the Notice to Proceed.