As Needed Culverts

Garfield County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for an as-needed culvert materials procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB-GC-RB-02-25, posted February 12, 2025). The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply and deliver corrugated metal culverts in six specific diameters (12", 15", 18", 24", 36", and 48"), with each culvert available in 20-foot lengths and including options for hugger and dimple bands. The Road and Bridge Department will receive deliveries at their District 2-3 Facility in Rifle, Colorado, with anticipated annual quantities including 40 feet of 12" culverts, 740 feet of 15" culverts, 500 feet of 18" culverts, 100 feet of 24" culverts, 120 feet of 36" culverts, and 100 feet of 48" culverts. Bidders must demonstrate at least 24 months of primary experience in similar business operations and submit comprehensive documentation including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Qualifications, and compliance with specified insurance requirements. Bids must be electronically submitted via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by 3:00 P.M. MST on March 11, 2025, with a public bid opening immediately following the submission deadline.

The procurement offers a five percent price advantage to local bidders and is structured as a flexible, as-needed contract with no minimum order guarantees. Bidders must be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and provide three professional references demonstrating comparable work experience. The initial contract term runs from March 17, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the county requires comprehensive vendor qualification documentation to ensure competitive and responsible bidding. The county is exempt from federal excise and retail taxes and requires net pricing from vendors. Vendors must provide full manufacturer's warranties and be responsible for replacing any defective materials at no additional cost. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the procurement approach suggests a flexible, project-driven contracting model that allows the county to order culvert materials incrementally throughout the year based on infrastructure maintenance needs.