Arriba Rest Area Remodel

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a design/bid/build contract opportunity for the Arriba Rest Area Remodel project located in Kit Carson County, Colorado. The procurement seeks qualified General Contractors to comprehensively remodel the rest area, which involves replacing all finishes, fixtures, and updating plumbing and electrical systems to current codes. Specific project deliverables include renovating two restrooms and select lobby areas, performing a minor structural fix to an exterior CMU structure, and installing a new domestic water line to the annex restrooms. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing general contracting services for at least two projects over $250,000 in the last three years and show bonding capability up to $250,000. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the job site, with sealed electronic bids due by July 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The project timeline anticipates contract approval by August 30, 2024, a notice to proceed on September 3, 2024, substantial completion by January 1, 2025, and final acceptance by February 14, 2025.

The solicitation provides preference to Colorado resident bidders and Colorado labor, with specific requirements for resident labor utilization and potential service-disabled veteran owned small business considerations. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and submit a bid bond of at least 5% for contracts valued at $50,000 or more. The estimated contract cost is $250,000, with potential for deductible or additive alternates in determining the final award. Bidders are required to provide documentation on direct labor burden calculations, prevailing wage rates, and environmental product declarations. The project includes provisions for apprenticeship utilization for projects estimated at $1 million or more and requires adherence to Colorado state and local laws, building codes, and regulations. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project involves renovation of an existing rest area facility on the I-70 Frontage Road, with specific attention to modernizing infrastructure and ensuring compliance with current accessibility and building standards.