AVCF Wastewater Pretreatment Plant Equipment Replacement

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking qualified contractors to execute a turnkey replacement of two critical pieces of equipment at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility's wastewater pretreatment plant located in Ordway, Colorado. Specifically, the project requires procurement and installation of a Taskmaster Model TM1620 Grinder and a SPIRALIFT Model SC1600 Screenings Conditioner, with no substitutions permitted. The procurement is a comprehensive equipment replacement project involving complete demolition of existing equipment, professional installation, associated electrical work by a licensed electrician, startup, testing, and site cleanup. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST, with final proposals due on September 17, 2025, by 1:00 p.m. through BidNet Direct. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, with potential considerations for deductible or additive alternates, and contractors must submit a bid bond of at least 5% for construction values over $50,000.

The contract opportunity includes several specific vendor requirements and restrictions, including mandatory participation in the E-Verify program and vendor registration in CORE. Bidders must be registered to do business in Colorado and comply with state resident bidder preferences. The solicitation indicates a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and requires compliance with 80% Colorado labor requirements for projects exceeding $500,000. Contractors must also adhere to state prevailing wage regulations for projects estimated at $500,000 or more that do not receive federal funds. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed equipment replacement and installation scope suggests a project likely ranging between $100,000 and $500,000. Contractors will be expected to begin work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and may face liquidated damages for project delays beyond the specified completion timeline.