Design-Build Fiber Optic Network Extension to Standley Lake

The City of Westminster, Colorado is requesting proposals for a design-build fiber optic network extension to Standley Lake under RFP-ITX-26-608, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. MST and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST at the Standley Lake Ranger Station on Eagle Drive.

The scope spans integrated engineering, design, permitting coordination, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, documentation, and closeout. The Design-Builder must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, boring, trenching, conduit, fiber placement, splicing, and restoration necessary to complete the network extension. Work shall not commence until a fully executed contract and City Purchase Order are received.

Proposers must hold a valid Colorado contractor's license and submit proof of applicable certifications, insurance coverage, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. At least three comparable project references completed within the last five years are required, along with a detailed subcontractor list demonstrating reliability and responsibility.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Firm Experience & Past Performance (15%), Design-Build Technical Approach (25%), Project Team & Key Personnel (15%), Project Management, Schedule & Coordination (15%), Quality Assurance, Fiber Testing & Safety (10%), and Cost Proposal (20%). Pricing must be submitted as a lump-sum base bid with alternates, allowances, or unit prices only in the provided Excel fee schedule (Exhibit F); pricing elsewhere in the proposal is non-responsive. Proposers must remain firm on proposals for 90 days from the due date.

A Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total proposed price is required; upon award, Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract price are due within 10 business days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for incomplete work after the specified completion date. Payment to the contractor is made within 30 days after completion and acceptance of a proper invoice. Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. MST, with responses posted by September 25. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis with evaluation occurring October 12–23, 2026.