La Plata County is seeking qualified contractors to repair and replace concrete sidewalk sections adjacent to County Road 517, specifically located near the Southern Ute Tribal Campus in Ignacio, Colorado. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Project #25-037-3215 involves six total sidewalk locations, with specifications requiring four-inch thick sidewalks using 4,500 psi concrete and six-inch thick ramps. The procurement is an open competitive bid process with electronic submissions required via email by September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT, with a public bid opening via Zoom. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the county reserving the right to reduce project scope to meet budgetary constraints. The contract term is set from the agreement execution date until December 5, 2025, and all submitted bids must remain valid for 45 days after the submission deadline.

The solicitation includes a local and regional preference provision, potentially offering bidders a five percent or $100,000 preference (whichever is less). The county is exempt from state sales and use taxes, and the project's funding is contingent on continued availability of public funds. Specific bid items include sidewalk removal, concrete sidewalk installation, curb ramp construction, detectable warnings, mobilization, and traffic control. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference suggests a potential advantage for regional contractors. The total project budget and specific award value are not precisely detailed, but the comprehensive bid items and scope suggest a significant infrastructure improvement project targeting pedestrian accessibility and safety near the Southern Ute Tribal Campus.

County Road 517 Sidewalk Repair

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