City Park Irrigation Main Line, Valve, and Wiring Replacement

The City of Lafayette, Colorado, through Boulder County, is seeking a contractor for the City Park Irrigation Main Line, Valve, and Wiring Replacement project, issued as RFP-25-12-PROS. The procurement involves comprehensive irrigation system upgrades, specifically requiring the installation of approximately 1,820 feet of 4" CL200 PVC mainline buried at a minimum 18" depth, Rainbird two-wire cable, 12 decoders, master valve/flow sensor decoders, valve boxes, and associated wiring. The project's evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: overall price (0-25 points), warranty (0-25 points), vendor experience (0-25 points), and references (0-25 points). Proposal submissions are due by May 5, 2025, with prospective vendors having until April 21, 2025, to submit written inquiries. The anticipated contract term will run from approximately October 20, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including company credentials, detailed product specifications, warranty information, installation schedules, and key personnel qualifications.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to demonstrate substantial technical capabilities, with a strong emphasis on proven vendor experience and comprehensive references. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with existing park infrastructure and adherence to specific technical requirements, including potential alternate bidding options such as sod removal and replacement, using ductile iron mechanical fittings, and installing a secondary two-wire cable. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive evaluation criteria suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Interested contractors should carefully review the full RFP to understand the complete scope of work, technical requirements, and submission expectations for this municipal irrigation system replacement project.