Erosion Repairs for Airport Package 2

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking bids for a permanent erosion repair project at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) campus through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) titled "Erosion Repairs for Airport Package 2". The project aims to address damage caused by high-intensity rainfall events during spring and early summer of 2023, with repairs targeting six distinct project areas: Pond 2, Pond 4, Pond 5, Pond 7, Deice Apron West, and Deice Apron East. Required work includes safety and temporary items, contractor quality control, mobilization, clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment work, riprap removal and installation, geotextile placement, steel sheet piling, soil retention blankets, seeding, topsoil replacement, hydraulic mulching, drainage infrastructure, and concrete headwall installation. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical capability and comply with all specified requirements. The bid is due on November 12, 2025, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative criteria. Potential contractors must carefully review all technical documents, plans, and specifications provided in the IFB to develop accurate cost estimates and construction schedules.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the federal forms indicate requirements for Build America, Buy America (BABAA) certification, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States with at least 55 percent domestic components. Bidders must provide extensive documentation including certifications regarding debarment, lobbying restrictions, non-collusion, and equal employment status. Insurance requirements are substantial, with minimum coverage ranging from $1,000,000 for general liability to $2,000,000 for professional liability. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the project and the multiple repair areas suggest a significant investment in infrastructure restoration. Contractors must also submit a bid bond as a financial guarantee and provide evidence of financial stability, project history, and compliance with the City of Colorado Springs' Code of Ethics.