Drennan Road Bridge Replacement Design

The City of Colorado Springs is requesting proposals for consultant services on Drennan Road Bridge Replacement Design under a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT and a pre-proposal conference on September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT via Microsoft Teams. This is a Time and Materials engagement; cost and pricing are not evaluated during proposal review and will be negotiated with the selected consultant.

The scope encompasses comprehensive bridge replacement design services. Work must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and IBC 2015/ANSI A117.1 2009 standards. All work products and intellectual property are owned by the City of Colorado Springs. The performance period runs from Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2027, with contract award and Notice to Proceed both anticipated in October 2026.

Evaluation weights are expertise and qualifications (40%), technical approach (50%), and proposal presentation (10%). Offerors must submit Exhibit 1 (Solicitation Qualifications Document), complete resumes for all key personnel, at least three references or past performance citations, and a detailed project approach including management plan and schedule. Proposals are limited to ten pages plus required exhibits and resumes and must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing BidNet Direct platform.

Minimum insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of $2 million combined single limit, Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability of $1 million, Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Professional Liability Insurance of $2 million per occurrence. The City of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) must be named as additional insureds on applicable policies. Questions are due October 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MDT, submitted electronically through BidNet Direct. The pre-proposal conference is encouraged but not mandatory.