Design and Construction of a Multimodal Soft-Surface Trail

The City of Westminster is seeking qualified design-build firms to develop a multimodal soft-surface trail through the Ranch Creek Open Space property, with a project scope involving the design and construction of an approximately 3,200-foot long, 8-foot wide trail. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on April 23, 2025, with a mandatory pre-proposal site visit scheduled for May 7, 2025, and proposals due by May 22, 2025. The project requires contractors to possess comprehensive professional expertise, including landscape architects, civil engineers, environmental specialists, urban planners, and a certified trail builder, with mandatory qualifications such as being registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and having Professional Trail Builder's Association certification. The evaluation process will assess proposals across four key categories: experience and qualifications (45 points), approach (20 points), project schedule (10 points), and project cost (25 points), with an anticipated project completion deadline of November 30, 2025. Deliverables will include preliminary and final design plans, cost estimates, permit applications, completed trail with environmental restoration, and a three-year post-construction monitoring plan addressing hydrological stability, vegetation regrowth, and wetland restoration.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though typical municipal contracts often include such provisions. The project requires a 5% bid bond and proof of insurance, with payment terms set at Net 30 and progress payments authorized. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project will involve integration with existing open space infrastructure, traversing areas near residential neighborhoods and connecting existing urban corridors. The project will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work—including design, construction, environmental assessment, permitting, and three years of post-construction monitoring—suggests a potentially substantial contract value. The trail will be located in Jefferson County and the Weston CDP, with specific geographic parameters outlined in the project map, and will support walking, biking, and other non-motorized activities while incorporating ADA-compliant features and environmental restoration specifications.