Inspiration Trail Connection

The City of Aurora, Colorado is requesting bids for the Inspiration Trail Connection project under ITB Bid No. 5828A, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (MT). For construction contracts exceeding $250,000, large businesses must demonstrate good faith efforts to award no less than 10% of subcontracting dollars to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), unless performing 100% of the work with their own workforce. Colorado public works labor requirements mandate a minimum of 80% Colorado labor on all work.

The scope encompasses demolition, tree removal, site grading, erosion control measures, construction of approximately 920 linear feet of new concrete trail, and installation of a new curb ramp. The project crosses jurisdictions including Douglas County and multiple Aurora City FIPS codes. Completion is required within 90 calendar days plus 10 days for mobilization after issuance of Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $200.00 per day for delays.

The estimated project cost ranges from $400,000 to $430,000. Bid bonds equal to not less than 5% of the bid amount are required. The successful bidder must execute the Construction Agreement and furnish Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. Partial payments will be made at 95% of work completed with 5% retainage until final completion and warranty expiration.

An optional pre-bid conference was held September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (MT) via Microsoft Teams. The deadline for written questions was September 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with an addendum issued by September 22, 2026. Bid submission occurs through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet), with bid opening and public reading 30 minutes after closing via Microsoft Teams. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids.