Guardrails 2025

Routt County, Colorado is seeking a contractor for the Guardrails 2025 project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 858, focusing on comprehensive guardrail replacement and repair across multiple county roads including CR 129, CR 33A, and surrounding areas near Hayden and Steamboat Springs. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor and materials for replacing guardrail beams, hardware, backing blocks, and posts using 2012 Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Standard Specifications and M & S Standards. Key deliverables include installing galvanized and Corten guardrails, end treatments, wood posts, and W-beam sections at specified mile markers, with a project completion deadline of November 28, 2025. The bid response must be submitted by October 2, 2025, with the county planning to recommend award on October 14, 2025, and fully execute contract documents by October 24, 2025. Contractors must complete a comprehensive bid response using Attachment A Bid Response Sheet, provide references demonstrating qualifications, and adhere to detailed technical specifications outlined in the project attachments. Evaluation will likely focus on unit pricing, technical compliance, and contractor capabilities.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations, though the county advocates for open competition and prohibits discrimination. Bidders must comply with Colorado labor preferences and carry comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage. Financial penalties include liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the completion date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves unit pricing for various guardrail-related tasks such as replacing w-beam, re-attaching rail, replacing posts, and resetting posts. The county is a member of multiple purchasing consortiums and seeks the most competitive pricing. Contractors will be required to work across varied terrain types, including areas near public lands such as BLM, state, and US Forest Service territories, suggesting potential logistical and environmental considerations in project execution.