Center Drive Improvements

The Town of Milliken in Weld County, Colorado, is seeking a comprehensive roadway reconstruction project for Center Drive, spanning 2,750 linear feet from WCR 23 to the town limits. The procurement is a public works infrastructure improvement project solicited through Request for Proposals (RFP 05-2025), with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, and bid submissions due by May 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The project requires complete roadway reconstruction, including removing 10,425 square yards of existing asphalt, installing 9,836 square yards of Class 6 road base, placing 3,174 tons of hot mix asphalt, constructing 5,784 square yards of concrete sidewalks, installing 4,759 linear feet of vertical curb and gutter, implementing 1,298 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe, adding 10 type R inlets, and performing 5,803 cubic yards of unclassified excavation. Bidders must submit a detailed bid schedule and comply with Town of Milliken Design Criteria, Colorado Department of Transportation standards, and Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. The contract completion date is set for December 1, 2025, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond the contracted timeframe.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documents, bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The project will utilize unit pricing for various line items, with a 10% retainage on progress payments, suggesting potential flexibility for various contractor sizes and capabilities. Though specific budget ranges were not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, involving multiple complex infrastructure elements, indicates a substantial investment. The engineering work is being conducted by Tait Associates, an engineering and environmental consulting firm, with project plans marked for review as of November 11, 2024. The Town of Milliken reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, providing flexibility in the procurement process and ensuring they can select the most qualified and competitive bidder for this significant infrastructure improvement project.