FY2026 North Manhole Rehabilitation Project

The City of Pueblo is requesting bids on the FY2026 North Manhole Rehabilitation Project under IFB #26-039, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the OpenGov procurement portal. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Engineering Conference Room.

The scope includes placing 159 vertical feet of epoxy coating and 159 vertical feet of calcium aluminate patching on existing sanitary sewer manholes, rebuilding 11 manhole benches and troughs with fast-setting cementitious material, and removing and replacing one manhole ring and lid throughout the city. The project must be completed within 45 calendar days; failure to meet this deadline results in liquidated damages assessments.

The contractor must obtain all necessary permits at its own expense, including air quality, stormwater construction, excavation, concrete, traffic control, and fugitive particulate emissions control permits. Responsibilities include site investigation, cost of all traffic control with certified supervisors, construction staking and surveying, bypass pumping operations, and site restoration. The contractor must adhere to the 2026 City of Pueblo Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details and comply with all federal and state safety regulations. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be submitted prior to work commencing.

Bid security equal to five percent of the total base bid plus all alternates is required at submission. Performance and payment bonds in amounts equal to the full contract price are mandatory. Electronic submissions through a free OpenGov account are required. Questions are due August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Sonia Mondragon, Wastewater Engineering Manager, is the city contact at (719) 553-2890 or smondragon@pueblo.us.