CU Boulder-UCB000817-SITE-Potable Water Line Replacement

The University of Colorado Boulder is soliciting competitive bids for a Potable Water Line Replacement project (UCB000817-SITE) located on 18th Street between Euclid Avenue and Broadway. The procurement involves replacing approximately 450 linear feet of 8-inch diameter waterline, with a direct connection to the City of Boulder's main waterline. Bidders must demonstrate experience in general contracting, specifically having completed at least two projects over $1.5 million in the past three years, and must show bonding capability up to $1.5 million. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with sealed bids due on April 16, 2025, by 2:00 PM. The project has an estimated construction cost of $750,000 and includes open cut trenching, concrete restoration, asphalt mill and overlay, and pavement markings, with careful consideration for roadway access and traffic control. Evaluation will prioritize Colorado resident bidders and those meeting technical specifications. The anticipated contract execution is May 15, 2025, with construction planned from June 2, 2025, to August 1, 2025.

The procurement offers preference to Colorado resident bidders and includes provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must comply with state prevailing wage requirements for projects over $500,000 and apprenticeship utilization requirements for projects estimated at $1 million or more. The project requires 80% Colorado labor and mandates specific background checks for workers in sensitive campus environments. Contractors must provide detailed labor burden calculations, including payroll taxes, pension costs, health insurance, and other employee benefits. A bid bond of at least 5% is required for construction values over $50,000, and five alternate bid options are available, including various street restoration and bicycle infrastructure improvements. The university has structured ten potential additive and ten potential deductive alternates, allowing flexibility in project scope and pricing. While the precise award value is $750,000, the project allows for potential modifications based on the selected alternates and final bid submissions.