Federal Boulevard and Amherst Avenue – HAWK Signal

The City and County of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure is soliciting bids for replacement of an existing span wire signal with a new HAWK pedestrian signal and construction of ADA ramps at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Amherst Avenue, with proposals due July 30, 2026. This is a federally-assisted project governed by Colorado Department of Transportation 2025 Standard Specifications and Denver design manuals.

The contractor must complete all work within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Scope includes removal of existing traffic signal equipment, curb and gutter construction, curb ramps, sidewalks, erosion control, landscaping restoration, signing and striping, and installation of LED pedestrian signal faces, traffic signal controllers, fire preemption units, telemetry equipment, closed-circuit television, and ethernet switches. The project carries a 0% DBE participation goal and is not subject to on-the-job training requirements. Prevailing wage applies under Department of Labor General Decision Number CO20250009 for highway construction in Denver and Douglas counties.

The contractor must obtain and transfer the Construction Activities Stormwater Discharge Permit (CASDP) prior to construction start and comply with comprehensive erosion control and stormwater management requirements under the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual. If construction occurs between February 15 and August 31, the contractor must retain a qualified wildlife biologist to conduct migratory bird surveys and implement protection measures. All materials suppliers and rental equipment companies with written agreements exceeding $10,000 must establish accounts in the City's B2GNow software system.

Prospective bidders must contact Project Manager Marie Thoming at Marie.Thoming@denvergov.org at least 24 hours in advance to review the project site. All questions must be submitted in writing; formal responses will be issued via Addenda only.