Downtown Sidewalk Power Washing

The City of Manitou Springs, located in El Paso County, Colorado, is seeking bids for a Downtown Sidewalk Power Washing project (RFB Number 2025-003) to comprehensively clean sidewalks, pavers, and auxiliary areas in the downtown district. The project encompasses power washing services for specific areas including Manitou Avenue, Ruxton Avenue, Canon Avenue, and surrounding locations, with the primary objective of removing dirt, stains, gum, and other materials that detract from sidewalk appearance. Contractors must complete the project within 10 working days, with work restricted to weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, requiring prior written permission for any work outside these times. All traffic control personnel must possess current CDOT Flagger Certification and submit an approved Traffic Control Plan. The bid submittal deadline is Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bid evaluation will be comprehensive, considering factors such as price, product quality, past experience, qualifications, services offered, warranties, and long-range costs. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including staff resumes, proposed scope of work, subcontractor information, and previous project experience.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for water reclamation and waste disposal, with a designated disposal location at the Public Services complex. The city will provide water access through fire hydrants at no charge and will handle coordination with local businesses about the work. Water and hydrant usage will be provided without additional cost, and no road closures are required, though contractors can reserve two parking spaces per 200-300 feet of work section with city permission. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the project involves monthly power washing services from April through September (6 months total), indicating a recurring service contract. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in municipal maintenance services, water reclamation techniques, and efficient urban cleaning methodologies. The Notice of Award is planned for Friday, March 14th, 2025, suggesting a relatively quick turnaround from bid submission to contract award.