Candleflower Park Concrete Channel Conversion Design Services

The City of Colorado Springs is requesting proposals for engineering design services for the Candleflower Park Concrete Channel Conversion, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. MST under RFP R26-057JW. The contract will be structured as Time and Materials, with compensation based on hourly rate sheets; price is not an evaluation factor.

The scope covers design services for approximately 3,600 linear feet of concrete channel stabilization and restoration at Candleflower Park. The performance period is 12 months from Notice to Proceed, which is expected in August 2026. All submissions must be made electronically through BidNet Direct.

Evaluation criteria weight Expertise and Qualifications at 60% (40% for relevant experience and 20% for key personnel qualifications), Management Area at 15%, Technical Management at 15%, and Proposal Presentation at 10%. Proposals are limited to 15 pages exclusive of exhibits and resumes, and must address organizational background, key personnel qualifications, project management approach, technical understanding, and proposed coordination methods.

Contractor insurance requirements include commercial general liability of not less than $2 million, workers' compensation of at least $1 million, automobile liability of $1 million, and professional liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence, with the City named as an additional insured on applicable policies. Compensation must include Colorado Springs Sales and Use Tax; tax-exempt status may apply to certain construction and building materials incorporated into the project.

A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST via Microsoft Teams (attendance encouraged but not mandatory). Questions are due July 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. MST. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the end of July, with award anticipated in July 2026.