Justice Center Sidewalk Compliance

Adams County Finance Department Purchasing Division is requesting proposals for removal and replacement of approximately 12 feet by 68 feet of non-compliant ADA sidewalks at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton, Colorado, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST.

The scope includes concrete removal, ADA-compliant sidewalk installation, landscaping repairs, sprinkler head relocation and repair, irrigation system modifications, concrete grinding, control joint caulking, and turf installation. Work must be completed by September 30, 2026. Contractors must have operated under the same company name for a minimum of five years and hold a current contractor's license with the City of Brighton. All contractors are responsible for obtaining and paying for required City of Brighton and State of Colorado permits and inspections.

The contract is for an initial one-year term with options for four additional one-year renewals at the County's discretion. A $25,000 contingency controlled by Adams County must be included in the bid price. For contracts exceeding $250,000, prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of contract value. A five percent retainage fee will be held for construction contracts over $150,000.

Evaluation criteria are firm capability and key personnel, understanding of the project and approach, references and past experience, and project fees; the County intends to award on best value to a single firm. Questions are due July 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. MST to Anna Forristall, Contract Specialist IV at aforristall@adamscountyco.gov. Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct.