Directional Drilling

The City of Delta, Colorado, located in Eagle County, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Directional Drilling project (Bid #2025-10) involving the installation of new water distribution lines and utility conduits using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods. The procurement targets multiple municipal right-of-ways and easements, with specific work locations including Hartig Drive Alley, West 5th Street, and Confluence Drive. Bidders must provide detailed technical proposals demonstrating capability to install water lines ranging from 1-inch to 6-inch in length, with a total base bid covering approximately 1,680 linear feet and optional alternate locations adding up to 2,000 linear feet. Required deliverables include Pure Core water lines, HDPE SDR 13.5 electrical conduits, comprehensive pressure testing, and adherence to local, state, and federal infrastructure standards. The bid evaluation will consider pricing, contractor experience, qualifications, project understanding, and operational capacity. Proposals are due on July 2, 2025, at 11:00 am, with a public bid opening scheduled the same day at Delta City Hall, and substantial project completion required by October 1, 2025.

The solicitation includes a local contractor preference, offering potential 5% primary and 2.5% secondary preference for local businesses. Bidders must submit extensive documentation, including a subcontractor list, three professional references, a detailed project schedule, performance and payment bonds, and proof of insurance. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are explicitly mentioned, contractors must demonstrate technical competence in directional drilling across varied soil conditions, ranging from areas with minimal rock to locations with Pit Run material. The city will provide supplementary materials such as City Standards and Specifications, a Geotech report for Confluence Drive, and an Area Utilities Map to support bidder preparation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving multiple locations, different pipe sizes, and complex drilling requirements—suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Final payment will be processed within 45 days after project completion, contingent upon satisfactory execution of all specified technical and performance requirements.