HPSF, S25PNW-12086, State Forest SP Campground Fencing

The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is requesting bids for removal, construction, and repair of fencing at North Michigan and Canadian River Campgrounds at State Forest State Park under solicitation S25PNW-12086, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM. A 5% bid preference is available to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and maintaining a Colorado presence.

The scope includes removing approximately 6,200 linear feet of existing Buck & Rail fence, installing 5,600 linear feet of replacement Buck & Rail fence, installing 2,300 linear feet of 4-strand wire cattle fence, installing three 12-foot tubular gates, one 4-foot tubular gate, one double 8-foot tubular gate, two wire stretch gates (12 and 20 feet), one 12-foot cattle guard with end wings, and installing multiple 2-panel and 4-panel brace sections. Bidders must submit a completed Bid Schedule with unit prices and extended costs, a Contractor's Qualifications and References statement documenting three similar projects completed in the past five years, and SDVOSB certification if claiming the 5% preference.

Contract performance must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion targeted for December 31, 2026. A 100% performance and material/labor bond is required if the contract equals or exceeds $150,000. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 each accident), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence), with the State of Colorado named as an Additional Insured. Work hours are restricted to 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM or as otherwise approved by the Project Manager. The contract is not subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates or state stormwater control permits.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the project site. Written questions are due July 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Notice of Award is anticipated for August 5, 2026, with Notice to Proceed on August 15, 2026. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder within available funds.