Gold Strike Park Construction

The City of Arvada is requesting sealed bids for construction of Gold Strike Park at 5500 W 56th Ave, Arvada, Colorado, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MT. The project is subject to federal compliance requirements including Buy America provisions and domestic preference standards, and Colorado labor must comprise 80 percent of the work.

The scope encompasses comprehensive park development: site preparation and earthwork (2,935 cubic yards), creek restoration, tree removal (with 93 deciduous trees and 2,727 container plants to be planted), three rain gardens and infiltration basins for stormwater management, utility installation for water and sanitary systems, a restroom facility with storage, picnic shelter, educational pavilion, pedestrian bridge, boardwalk, asphalt and concrete paving (3,597 square yards and 5,135 square feet), rubber surfacing (13,021 square feet), decorative concrete finishes, stone features, irrigation, electrical hookups, and EV charging stations. Bidders must hold appropriate licensing and permits before commencing work.

Bonding and insurance requirements are substantial: bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond, a 100 percent performance and payment bond with approved corporate surety, and certificates of insurance with limits including $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, workers' compensation, and additional coverage for pollution, cyber liability, and builders risk.

Pricing is fixed and firm for 90 days with no post-deadline changes except unintentional factual mistakes demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence. Liquidated damages for project delays range from $500 to $3,900 daily depending on contract amount. Project completion is due August 31, 2028. Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT, with responses posted via addendum on BidnetDirect.com. Bids will open virtually via Zoom. The project is funded through the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant (Land and Water Conservation Fund), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant, and Great Outdoors Colorado's Community Impact Grant.