Colorado Avenue Handicap Ramp Improvements

The Town of Telluride, Colorado is soliciting bids for the Colorado Avenue Handicap Ramp Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade focusing on ADA compliance and street improvements. The procurement involves removal and replacement of approximately 750 square yards of 4-inch concrete, 1,300 linear feet of curb and gutter, and 160 tons of hot mix asphalt across multiple street locations including Pine, Willow, Alder, Spruce Streets, and an alternate intersection at Aspen Street and Pacific Avenue. Key project deliverables include constructing ADA-compliant curb ramps, replacing nine town-supplied lamp posts with 66-inch reinforced concrete bases, and installing new heat coils with connections to existing sidewalk heating systems. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications through a comprehensive Statement of Contractor's Qualifications, provide a 5% bid bond, and show capability in concrete, asphalt, electrical, and plumbing trades. The bid documents are available from April 11, 2024, with bids due on May 1, 2024 at 3 PM MST, a pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 15, contract award on April 29, and project substantial completion targeted for November 15, 2024, with final completion by December 20, 2024. The Town will evaluate bids based on contractor ability, capacity, skill, performance history, financial resources, and commitment to environmental practices.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate a preference for or limitation on bidder type, suggesting open competition among qualified contractors. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract involves integrating new infrastructure with existing heat coil systems and municipal lighting infrastructure. The bid is structured with unit pricing across five different schedules, allowing for flexible pricing and potential add-alternate work. Although a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the detailed bid schedule and contract specifications suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. Contractors should note specific time constraints for work on different street segments, including restrictions during peak tourism periods and requirements to accommodate local events such as restaurant parklets, a Bluegrass Festival, and a Fourth of July parade. Potential bidders must be prepared to work within these complex scheduling parameters and demonstrate flexibility in project execution.