Frisco Water Tank Access Road

The Town of Frisco, located in Summit County, Colorado, is soliciting bids for the Frisco Water Tank Access Road project, a construction procurement focused on developing an unpaved access road. The project encompasses multiple technical components including clearing and grubbing, tree removal, excavation, embankment material placement, aggregate base course installation, erosion control, storm pipe implementation, and comprehensive surveying. Bid documents specify the project will span approximately 0.38 acres with precise engineering requirements, including installation of a 24-inch plastic pipe and careful site restoration. The procurement follows a unit price contract structure, with bidders required to submit detailed pricing for 15 specific line items. Key dates include an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Frisco Public Works location, with bids due on September 11, 2024. The project timeline mandates commencement by September 30, 2024, substantial completion by November 8, 2024, and final completion by November 15, 2024. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of their total bid amount and demonstrate compliance with specific technical specifications outlined in the bid documents.

The procurement includes specific labor and workforce requirements, mandating that at least 80% of labor be Colorado-based workers. While no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, and comply with local regulations. The project requires careful coordination with existing utilities, particularly an XCEL high-pressure gas line, and necessitates United States Forest Service (USFS) approval before work can commence. Potholing at 50-foot intervals and static compaction within 7 feet of gas lines are required technical specifications. The Town of Frisco is exempt from Colorado state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment incorporated into the work, which should not be included in bid submissions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed technical requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will be responsible for environmental compliance, including migratory bird surveys and stormwater discharge permitting processes, with work hours restricted to between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.