3rd Street Connector - Engineering Services

The City of Canon City in Garfield County, Colorado, is seeking engineering services for the 3rd Street Connector project, a pedestrian connection initiative between Main Street and the Riverwalk Trail. The procurement involves full engineering services, including topographical survey, potential geotechnical and subsurface utility engineering, design engineering, railroad and Public Utilities Commission coordination, permit acquisition, landscape architecture, and CDOT clearance processes. Qualified firms are required to develop comprehensive plans and specifications for constructing an approximately 0.08-mile pedestrian corridor, with key deliverables including complete design documents and necessary governmental approvals. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point system, with 50 points allocated to cost proposal and potential for an additional 10-point interview for tie-breaking purposes. Critical dates include a pre-submission meeting on August 14th, 2025, with proposals due by September 4th, 2025, and targeted project completion by April 2027. The city seeks firms with demonstrated expertise in urban infrastructure design, transportation planning, and experience navigating complex multi-agency approval processes.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The total project budget is $675,000, comprised of a $540,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant from CDOT and a $135,000 city grant match for construction costs, with an additional $75,000 in city funds dedicated to design efforts. The city reserves the right to proceed with split or partial awards based on available funding, timing, and municipal priorities. The Professional Services Agreement includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating that the selected consultant maintain worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. Payment will be structured on a not-to-exceed basis, with compensation tied directly to work performed. The contract is subject to annual appropriations and can be terminated with seven days' notice, with the city committed to paying for all authorized and completed work up to the termination date.