Avon Rd I-70 & US-6 Crosswalk Improvements

The Town of Avon and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are soliciting bids for the Avon Road I-70 & US-6 Crosswalk Improvements project, a local agency infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons and reconstructing curb ramps to meet ADA compliance at nine pedestrian crossings along Avon Road from the I-70 Interchange to US-6. Key project deliverables include tree trimming, sidewalk and curb removal, concrete work, electrical conduit placement, traffic control management, and pedestrian safety infrastructure improvements. The project is scheduled to commence on September 2, 2025, with an estimated completion in Fall 2025, and has a total project duration of 64 working days. Contractors must submit comprehensive bids including detailed line-item pricing for 52 distinct construction tasks, with the Town of Avon planning to act on proposals within 45 days of receipt. The bid submission deadline is July 7, 2025, and awarded contractors must execute contract documents and provide performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days, with potential liquidated damages of $4,500 for each consecutive calendar day beyond the specified completion date.

The procurement has specific federal and state compliance requirements, including potential submission of an EEO-1 Report to the Joint Reporting Committee for eligible contractors and subcontractors. The project emphasizes non-discrimination provisions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) have full and fair opportunities to submit bids. While the current DBE contract goal is 0%, making DBE commitments optional, the Town of Avon is committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, or national origin. Contractors must be organized under Colorado state law and comply with various federal requirements, including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon wage rates, and detailed equal employment opportunity standards. The project requires contractors to perform at least 30% of contract work with their own organization and maintain comprehensive documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the 52-line-item bid tabulation and the extensive infrastructure improvements suggest a significant capital investment in pedestrian safety and transportation infrastructure for the Avon area.